Gold for Norway in Men’s Cross-Country Free Final, Lausanne 2020
  • Title Gold for Norway in Men’s Cross-Country Free Final, Lausanne 2020
  • Publication Date 18th January 2020
  • Languages NOR
  • Location Vallée de Joux Cross-Country Centre, Switzerland
  • Press Release https://www.lausanne2020.sport/en/news/cross-country-skiing/switzerland_s_wigger_completes_clean_sweep_of_races_to_win_cross_country_gold
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    The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Nikolai Holmboe of Norway emerged triumphant in the sprint for gold among Scandinavian rivals in the Men’s Cross-Country Free at the Winter Youth Olympics (YOG), Lausanne 2020. 17-year old Holmboe broke clear with just over 100m to go to claim gold from his Swedish rivals.  He won by 1.77 seconds in 4 minutes 9.97 seconds over the two lap 1,800m course. Sweden’s Edvin Anger held on for the silver medal his compatriot, Albin Aastroem won bronze.
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