According to major media reports, Heidi Weng beat Frida Karlsson and Jessie Diggins in a sprint finish. NRK commentator Torgeir Bjørn noted, 'She managed to shake off Frida Karlsson – in Sweden – and the sprint cannon Jessie Diggins. ' NRK expert Fredrik Aukland commented, 'We have missed this spark and the will to win.
' Other Norwegian finishers included Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs in sixth place, Karoline Simpson-Larsen in tenth, Nora Sanness in eleventh, Lotta Udnes Weng in twenty-second, and Tiril Udnes Weng in twenty-fifth. Julie Bjervig Drivenes dropped out due to poor skis and a sore back. The World Ski Championships will be held on the same trails in one year.
She managed to shake off Frida Karlsson – in Sweden – and the sprint cannon Jessie Diggins. That commands all possible respect.
In other sports news, Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Crystal Palace took an early lead with a goal by Maxence Lacroix in the 4th minute. Manchester United equalized with a penalty by Bruno Fernandes in the 52nd minute after a foul by Maxence Lacroix, who received a red card.
Bruno Fernandes scored the winning goal for Manchester United a few minutes later. Manchester United moved up to third place in the Premier League with this win, while Crystal Palace is in 15th place. Separately, Fulham beat Tottenham 2-1 at home in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
She really steps on it.
Fulham took a 2-0 lead with goals by Harry Wilson in the 8th minute and Alex Iwobi in the 34th minute. Tottenham reduced the score to 2-1 with a goal by Richarlison in the 65th minute. Fulham is in 10th place in the Premier League.
Tottenham is preparing for a Champions League round of 16 match against Atlético Madrid.