.. takes place, as you all know, this week.
For a long time Norway has dominated cross country skiing. We have nearly 3 times as many gold medals as our closest competitor (Finland). This year there have been world cup races where 5 out top 6 male skiers were Norwegians, and some (I think) with even better results.
Good for us (?), but REALLY bad for the sport. Fortunately in women's races other nations perform very well now, especially the Swedes.
And today Jessie Diggins won the 10 km race. AFAIK it's the first time an American woman wins an individual Nordic ski world championship gold medal. (The US already have a gold medal in women's team sprint). So congratulations to her, well deserved.
pibbuR
For a long time Norway has dominated cross country skiing. We have nearly 3 times as many gold medals as our closest competitor (Finland). This year there have been world cup races where 5 out top 6 male skiers were Norwegians, and some (I think) with even better results.
Good for us (?), but REALLY bad for the sport. Fortunately in women's races other nations perform very well now, especially the Swedes.
And today Jessie Diggins won the 10 km race. AFAIK it's the first time an American woman wins an individual Nordic ski world championship gold medal. (The US already have a gold medal in women's team sprint). So congratulations to her, well deserved.
pibbuR
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