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Falun showed its best side in bright sunshine when it was time for the classic 15 kilometer outing for men. It was an even starting field where they took turns taking the lead, but generally led by Russian Alexander Bolshunov, Norwegian Pål Golberg and Finn Ivo Niskanen.
After the middle of the race, it was Bolshunov who was in the lead where the best Swede was William Poromaa in seventh place. However, it would really upset the big favorite Bolshunov when he collided with several skiers, including Andrew Musgrave, just before the time of 8.9 kilometers.
Went back
The Russian finished far behind the other drivers at the top in terms of location, but in terms of time he was only nine seconds behind. And after a few more kilometers, he returned to the top after an intense journey.
Shortly after 12.5 kilometers, Bolshunov opted to press the accelerator firmly and walk away from the others.
– It’s completely amazing that I can handle it, says SVT commentator Jacob Hård.
Bolshunov held and won
But 1.1 kilometers from the finish, Norwegians Pål Golberg and Johannes Hösflot Kläbo had returned to the Russian’s back and he was extremely even in the revolt. There, Alexander Bolshunov managed to stay ahead of the others and earned his second consecutive victory in Falun.
– It’s a machine, it’s terribly impressive. He is the one who creates the gap and decides this. There is no question that he is the best skier in the world right now, says SVT expert Anders Blomquist.
Burmese is the best Swedish
Goal photo had to decide who came first from Kläbo and Golberg and took second place and in the end it was Kläbo who pulled the longest straw.
The best Swede was Jens Burman, who drove in 10th place, before his compatriot William Poromaa, who finished 11th. Oskar Svensson was ranked 13th and Halfvarsson Street came first at 34th.
