Finland's Kertu Niskanen wins the 10km classic pursuit race in Dobiaco, Italy, which is the second stage of the Tour de Ski Cycle, which is part of the Ski World Cup. The tallest Polish woman was Izabela Markis, who was 57th.
Niskanen won by 6.7 seconds over the second German Victoria Karl. American Jesse Diggins was third, 10.7 seconds behind the winner.
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The Swedish women played surprisingly poorly. The best of them, Lynn Swann, who won Saturday's sprint, finished ninth, 52.3 seconds behind Niskanen.
Markis finished 57th, three minutes behind Finca, while Veronika Kaletta was 62nd, four minutes behind.
The men's 10km classic technique pursuit is scheduled for the 15th.
The Tour de Ski is a series of prestigious races, which this time takes place in Italy and Switzerland. Men and women compete on the same days. Only players who have completed the entire competition are classified. This season TdS will also compete in Davos and Val di Fiem.
The winners of the previous edition were Norwegian Johannes Klaebo and Swedish Frida Carlson. In 2010-13, Justyna Kowalczyk won the series four times.
Many top players did not participate in the latest edition of TdS due to flu and Covid-19 infection, including: Klaabo, three-time winner of the event, five-time Olympic champion, nine-time world champion and world leader.
KP, PAP
