14:02
Brugger and Kuchler continue to do well
The two German starters continue to do well. Janosch Brugger is fourth, just 25.4 seconds behind Valnes. Albert Kuchler is fifth, 30.4 seconds behind.
14:00
The three Swiss are on the track
All three Swiss are now on the trail. Fähndrich is 15th in the first split and Pralong is 20th.
13:59
Jouve loses
Frenchman Richard Jouve, still leading at 1.5km, loses to Norway’s Valnes over the next kilometer and is now 2.5 seconds behind.
13:58
Brugger and Kuchler still within striking distance
The two Germans are through at 2.5 kilometers. Janosch Brugger is just 9.7 seconds behind Valnes in seventh, Kuchler is losing a bit and is ninth, 13.7 seconds back.
13:58
Valnes also ahead at 4.3km
Erik Valnes keeps up the pace and crosses the intermediate time with a time of 10:44 minutes at 4.3 kilometers.
13:57
New best time by Jouve
Frenchman Richard Jouve sets the new best time of 1.5 kilometers. he is 1.5 seconds faster than Valnes.
13:56
Brugger in seventh place at 1.5km
Brugger also got off to a good start and pushed Kuchler down to eighth place at 1.5 kilometers. He is 4.6 seconds behind Valnes.
13:54
Ketterson loses
In the next kilometer, however, the American Ketterson loses and at 2.5km is already 6.7 seconds behind the Norwegian Valnes. His compatriot Luke Jager is faster and ousts Ketterson in third place. Jager is 3.4 seconds slower than Valnes.
13:53
Ketterson at the same time as Valnes
USA’s Zak Ketterson is also making a quick start to the competition, tying the time with Valnes at 1.5K. Kuchler passed the intermediate time in sixth place, 7.8 seconds behind.
13:52
Valnes also in front at 2.5 kilometers
Valnes also set the best time at the second split at the 2.5 kilometer mark. The Brit Young can’t beat his time either and is 15.9 seconds behind him.
13:51
Kuchler in the cross-country ski run
Now Albert Kuchler has also started and is doing his 10 kilometers in the classic style. Janosch Brugger starts his competition only a minute after him.
1:49 p.m
The first athletes at the 1.5 kilometers
Frederik Jonsson sets the first split at 1.5 kilometers. Estonia’s Alecv remains 0.6 seconds behind him. However, the best time doesn’t last long and Erik Valnes is 10.5 seconds faster and first in the split.
1:49 p.m
Seven athletes already on the way
The first seven athletes are on the trail. The first Norwegian with Erik Valnes has also started. The first German starts his race with the number eleven.
13:46
The first athletes on the track
Fredrik Jonsson and Estonian Alvar Johannes Alev have started and are on the track.
13:43
It’s about to start!
Unlike the women, it’s snowing harder now and the Swede Fredrik Jonsson will be the first to take to the track.
1:40 p.m
Three Swiss reported
In addition to Cyril Fähndrich with start number 19, Candide Pralong (start number 22) and Beda Klee (30) will also be tackling the classic 10 kilometers.
1:35 p.m
Also two Austrians at the start
Two athletes are at the start for Austria today over the 10 kilometers classic. Mika Vermeulen is the first ÖSV athlete to go cross-country with number 24. Michael Föttinger then starts his race with starting number 44.
1:30 p.m
Two Germans there
The DSV has only registered two athletes for the 10 kilometer race over the classic distance. In addition to Albert Kuchler (car number eleven), Janosch Brugger with number 13 is also there.
13:25
Klæbo favorite to win again
The Norwegians are among the favorites again. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (today with start number 37) won the last 10-kilometer run over the classic distance ahead of his compatriots Simen Hegstad Krüger (41) and Didrik Tønseth (39). Fourth was the Swede Calle Halfvarsson (59). Can the local hero break Norway’s dominance today? Another Norwegian with Pål Golberg (35) and the man in the green jersey, Ben Ogden (29), are also among the favourites.
13:20
The men are about to run!
At 1:45 p.m. the men also start their classic 10-kilometer competition. 63 athletes are registered.
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