Val di Fiemme, Italy –
For the fifth time this season the winner at the weekend’s World Cup Cross Country competition was Marit Björgen (NOR, Fischer Skis and Boots). In a tough double pursuit race Björgen managed to beat Kristina Smigun (EST, Fischer Skis) in the last meters of the race. Third came Gabriella Paruzzi of Italy. “I've never thought I could win this race. Now I know what the hard training during the summer is worth. And not to forget, I had perfect skis today”. said a very happy Marit at the finish.
