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Norway drew the longest straw in the relay in Gällivare.
It was Jan Thomas Jenssen who was able to secure the victory for our neighboring country, and he was not humble afterwards.
– We’ll take him next time, Edvin Anger replies to NRK.
It was an even event at the men’s relay in the World Cup in Gällivare. In the end it was between Sweden and Norway in the dramatic race. But as expected, it was our neighboring country in the west that was able to decide and win once again.
Anger’s disappointment
It was still a stable second place for the Swedish men, who also lacked William Poromaa due to sickness.
In the beginning there was a large group in the lead at a slow pace, and Johan Häggström had no problems to ride with. In the second stage, the Norwegian raised Martin Löwström Nyenget speed and tried to pull away. Calle Halfvarsson was then the only one who managed to hang on.
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On the third stage slowed down Leo Johansson and Simen Hegstad Krueger slowed down, and several riders caught up. In the second lap, Krueger went away. But Johansson may have made the best effort of his career when he not only catches up with the Norwegian but also overtakes him by several seconds.
When it was time for Edwin Anger Sweden had the lead, which Jan Thomas Jensen however quickly could catch up. Anger then lay on Jenssen’s back for a long time during the final stage. But when the Norwegian increased his speed at the end, the 21-year-old was forced to let go, and Jenssen was able to drive Norway to victory.
Strikes back
When 27-year-old Jenssen crossed the finish line, he called out “who’s the camp?”, that is, “who is the champion?”.
– I’m afraid of being labeled as cocky now after that goal. It was a euphoria. I was so relieved and happy that I didn’t have to lie down after finishing. The problem is that it boils a little too much up there in my head when I ski races, so you mustn’t take everything I say so seriously. But you can have fun with it, says Jenssen to NRK.
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Edvin Anger was asked about the 27-year-old’s cocky behavior, and was at least as cocky back.
– He won’t be cocky for long. We’ll take him next time. Then we can shout it to him.
But the Swede also paid tribute to his superior.
– He was strong. He goes very fast at the end, so I had to let go, says Anger to the Norwegian site.
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