Klaebo and Johaug Dominate Tour de Ski Skiathlon in Val di Fiemme
Norwegian athletes extend their overall leads as Friedrich Moch achieves personal best and criticism arises over women's course difficulty.
- Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won the 20km Skiathlon in Val di Fiemme, extending his lead in the overall Tour de Ski standings.
- Therese Johaug secured victory in the women's race, taking the overall lead with her 86th World Cup win.
- Germany's Friedrich Moch achieved his best result of the season, finishing sixth, just 5.2 seconds behind Klaebo.
- Peter Schlickenrieder, Germany's team coach, praised Klaebo's tactical brilliance but criticized the women's course for being excessively challenging.
- The final stage of the Tour de Ski, featuring the iconic Alpe Cermis climb, is set to determine the overall winners on Sunday.