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On the final lap of the men’s 15-kilometer mass start skate race in Oberstdorf, Germany, the competition was fierce among four contenders for the podium: Andrew Musgrave (GBR), Alexander Bolshunov (RUS), Sjur Røthe (NOR), and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR).
However, as they entered the stadium towards the finish line, Klæbo held a significant lead. The 25-year-old Norwegian claimed victory with a margin of nearly 3.5 seconds, further extending his overall lead in the Tour de Ski.
Top 3, 15km mass start, men
1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norway, 32:26.4
2. Alexander Bolshunov, Russia, +3.4
3. Sjur Røthe, Norway, +4.0
Full results available
Notable performances in the top 10
Great Britain’s Andrew Musgrave showcased an outstanding effort, leading for much of the final lap before narrowly missing out on the podium.
“It’s promising that reporters want to speak with me after a race; this is the first time this season. I haven’t performed well so far,” he joked as reporters approached.
“I felt great initially, but hitting the wall dramatically on the last hill was frustrating. I completely stalled in the final 10 meters. I had excellent skis, but there was no way to glide those last 25 meters to the finish,” Musgrave reflected after his fourth-place finish.
Additionally, Calle Halfvarsson from Sweden put in a solid performance, finishing sixth and making a strong bid for one of the last two spots for the 2022 Olympics in February.
This afternoon, the women’s 10-kilometer mass start skate race will take place.
One more stage in Germany
Tomorrow, the Tour de Ski action continues in Oberstdorf with Stage 3 featuring sprint races for both men and women.
Check out the Tour de Ski 2021/22 daily schedule and ProXCskiing.com’s predictions for the overall race: Who Will Win Tour de Ski?
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FACTS: Tour de Ski 2021/22
- The Tour de Ski 2021/22 kicks off in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, on December 28 and wraps up in Val di Fiemme, Italy, on January 4.
- This race features six stages over eight days. Find all the Tour de Ski details and daily schedule.
- This marks the 16th edition of the challenging stage race. Check out the winners from the previous 15 Tour de Ski events.
- Overall winners receive 400 World Cup points for the Tour de Ski, with six stages across eight days. Stage winners earn 50 World Cup points, making a total of 700 World Cup points available for winning every stage, which impacts the overall World Cup standings for the season.
