In what has become the norm, the Norweigan men's team dominated the World Cup classic sprint in Stockholm, Sweden. Taking places 1,2,4,6,8,9 Norway combined with host Sweden to take 9 of the top 10 spots.
Jens Arne Svartedal won the event after qualifying in 29th. Boerre Naess, the top qualifier, was second and Emil Joensson gave the hometown fans something to cheer about with his third place finish.
Cyril Miranda of France was the only non-Scandinavian to crack the top 10, finishing 5th.
Torin Koos was the only American or Canadian to crack the top 30. Koos qualified in 20th, but was knocked out in his quarterfinal, finishing 29th on the day.
“Unfortunately, it was a really bad day,” said U.S. Ski Team Sprint Coach Chris Grover. “Kikkan did not have any energy. Andy fell in qualification, and still almost made it in. Torin made it in, but was in the fastest quarterfinal of the day, and couldn't hang on during the final uphill climb to the finish.”