DAVOS, Switzerland— Martin Sundby of Norway reclaimed his World Cup points lead in Davos, Switzerland as he dominated the 15 k classic. While it originally looked as if home-country favorite, Dario Cologna would win on skate skis, the Olympic champion eventually ended his day in third. Canada’s Alex Harvey was the top North American after finishing in 17th position. He said the result was one of his best-ever distance races at altitude.
Here are some photos from the action.
Marcus Hellner (SWE) has had a rough start to the season and finished 29th.
Kevin Sandau (CAN), 70th place.
Lars Nelson (SWE), 24th place.
Sjur Roethe (NOR), fourth place.
Erik Bjornsen (USA), 47th place.
Andy Kuehne and Jonas Dobler, both of Germany, placed 45th and 31st, respectively.
Alex Harvey (CAN, 17th place) double-poling over the top of a hill.
Lukas Bauer (CZE), 19th place.
Eldar Roenning (NOR), 18th place.
Chris Andre Jespersen (NOR), eighth place.
Akira Lenting of Japan placed 37th.
Emil Joensson (SWE) had a fast first lap but then finished 38th.
Didrik Tønseth of Norway in December 2014 during the 15-kilometer classic pursuit in Davos, Switzerland. Tønseth was moved to first after his Norwegian teammate, Martin Johnsrud Sundby was disqualified for doping violations.
Jonas Baumann (SUI), 39th place.
Marcus Hellner – here finishing 29th in the World Cup 15 k classic in Davos, Switzerland, in December – has struggled this season. But he eked out a win at National Championships in the skiathlon.
Petter Northug (NOR) double-poling his way to tenth place.
