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.
Emil Joensson (SWE) had a fast first lap but then finished 38th.
Sami Jauhojaervi (FIN), sixth place.
Lukas Bauer (CZE), 19th place, and Thomas Bing (GER), 30th place.
Daniel Richardsson (SWE), fifth place.
Matti Heikkinen (FIN), 13th place.
Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA), 13th place.
Graeme Killick (CAN), 41st 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.
Jonas Baumann (SUI), 39th place.
Ales Razym (CZE), 33rd place.
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.
Getting ready for the men’s race with other media.
Eldar Roenning (NOR), 18th place.
Sjur Roethe (NOR), fourth place.
Ilia Chernousov (RUS), 51st place.
Chris Andre Jespersen (NOR), eighth place.
Adrien Backschneider (FRA), 34th place.
Dario Cologna (SUI) double-poling to third place.
Andrew Musgrave (GBR), 69th place.
Pal Golberg (NOR), who later dropped out, leading Devon Kershaw (CAN), 32nd place.
Petter Northug (NOR) double-poling his way to tenth place.
Alex Harvey (CAN, 17th place) double-poling over the top of a hill.
Andy Kuehne and Jonas Dobler, both of Germany, placed 45th and 31st, respectively.
Iivo Niskanen (FIN) is the leader of the Helvetia U23 points series.
Alexander Bessmyrtnykh (RUS), 21st place, and Hannes Dotzler (GER), 28th place.
Lukas Bauer (CZE), 19th place.
Calle Halfvarsson (SWE), seventh place on skate skis.
Marcus Hellner (SWE) has had a rough start to the season and finished 29th.
