Therese Johaug got to see herself defeated by Ebba Andersson again.
Then Norway states:
– It’s a big defeat for her, says Martin Johnsrud Sundby.
When the ski World Cup’s skiathlon was decided this weekend won Ebba Andersson Gold with the least possible margin. After great drama, where among other things Jonna Sundling Rammed just before the rally, Andersson won gold with only centimeters margin before Johaug. And for the Norwegian star, it would be worse when the 10-kilometer race was decided on Tuesday.
Big disappointment in Norway
Therese Johaug started the race at furious speed, and led all the way to the fact that kilometers remained. Then, when the intermediate times were announced, Andersson was suddenly ahead – and she never released that lead. In just a few days, Johaug got to see himself defeated by superb Ebba Andersson – and in Norway the reactions are strong.
-Post out, edge out, the margins are not on Johaug’s side, the NRK commentator exclaimed Jann post When Johaug went over the finish line.
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Therese Johaug gave up a lot after the competition.
-When you are 1.3-1.4 seconds from gold at home, then I have to admit that it is very sour, says Johaug to NRK.
Hard words about Therese Johaug
Jann Post thinks it is lead -heavy for the winning skull Johaug to look twice if defeated by so little margin.
-This is a tough blow for the competition man Johaug, says the NRK commentator.
He was supported by the former big rider Martin Johnsrud Sundby.
– I think this is a big defeat for Johaug.
Also Fredrik AuklandExpert at NRK, thinks Johaug is grumbling.
“It must be extremely bitter for Therese,” he says.
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