Source: Langrenn.com
Frode Estil out-sprinted Kristen Skjeldal by 0.4 seconds and won the Norwegian 15+15-kilometer pursuit championship on Saturday
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Frode Estil out sprinted Kristen Skjeldal in the double pursuit At Lillehammer on Saturday</font></center><BR> </p>
<p>– It was on time that I succeeded at National. It’s not often that I have been able to race well at the national championship. I felt good about my race today. We were skiing fast from the beginning and Odd-Bjorn Hjelmeset were pulling the field and pushing the pace in the classic portion. It was good for me and Skjeldal that we were able to drop Espen Harald Bjeke after awhile in the classic technique. It was the perfect strategy for me. I knew that I could possibly beat Skjeldal in the sprint. He was also very generous and let me take the lead (and advantage) right before the start of the short finish stretch, says Frode Estil.</p>
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Source: Langrenn.com
Frode Estil out-sprinted Kristen Skjeldal by 0.4 seconds and won the Norwegian 15+15-kilometer pursuit championship on Saturday