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The Swiss Cologna is a four-time winner of the Tour de Ski; Alexander Bolshunov - sixth
Today, January 7, in Val di Fiemme (Italy) the fifth stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing - the multi-day Tour de Ski - ended. The men had a final 9 km uphill race. The four-time winner of the Tour in the overall standings was the Swiss Dario Cologna. Second - Norwegian Martin Johnsrud Sundby, third - Canadian Alex Harvey. The best of the Russians Alexander Bolshunov is the sixth. The top ten of the Russians also included Alexei Chervotkin (ninth) and Andrey Larkov (10th). The 2016/2017 Tour champion, Russian Sergey Ustyugov, did not participate in the uphill race due to problems with his back muscles.
Men. Uphill race. 9 km. Results of the overall standings of the "Tour de Ski"
1. Dario Cologna (Switzerland)
2. Martin Jonsrud Sundby (Norway) - backlog 1:26.5
3. Alex Harvey (Canada) - +1.30.6
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6. Alexander Bolshunov - +3.09.7
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9. Alexey Chervotkin - +3.33.5
10. Andrey Larkov - +3.37.8
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13. Denis Spitsov - +5.13.1
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18. Alexey Vitsenko - +5.51.2
19. Andrey Melchenko - +5.58.3
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21. Ivan Yakimushkin - +7.01.0
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26. Stanislav Volzhentsev - +8.10.8
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41. Gleb Zealous (all - Russia) - +12.50.1.
Swiss skier Cologna wins the Tour de Ski for the fourth time in his career
Swiss skier Dario Cologna became the winner of the multi-day Tour de Ski, which ended on Sunday in Val di Fiemme (Italy). On Sunday, Cologna won the pursuit in a time of 28 minutes 52.1 seconds. The second place was taken by the Norwegian Martin Sundby (+1.26.5), the third - Canadian Alex Harvey (+1.30.6). Russian Alexander Bolshunov finished sixth (+3.09.7). Russian Sergey Ustyugov, who was third in the overall standings before the final race, was unable to start due to a back injury. Cologna won the Tour de Ski for the fourth time in his career.
Alpine skier Hirscher wins slalom at the World Cup in Switzerland
Austrian Marcel Hirscher won the slalom at the World Cup in skiing in Adelboden, Switzerland. Hirscher, on the basis of two attempts, showed a time of 1 minute 50.94 seconds, the second was his compatriot Michael Matt (+0.13 seconds), bronze went to the Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen (+0.16). Russian Alexander Khoroshilov (+2.62) took 19th place, Pavel Trikhichev did not qualify for the second attempt, Alexander Andrienko did not finish in the first.
Austrian Hirscher excelled in slalom at the Swiss World Cup; Alexander Khoroshilov - 19th
Today, January 7, in Adelboden (Switzerland) ended the 12th stage of the World Cup in Alpine skiing among men. Austrian Marcel Hirscher won the special slalom, 0.13 seconds ahead of compatriot Michael Matta, and 0.16 seconds ahead of Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen. Russian Alexander Khoroshilov took 19th place.
Men. Slalom
1. Marcel Hirscher - 1:50.94
2. Michael Matt (both - Austria) - 1.51.07
3. Henrik Kristoffersen (Norway) - 1:51.10
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19. Alexander Khoroshilov (Russia) - 1:53.56.
Skier Sedova considers seventh place in her debut Tour de Ski a good result
Russian skier Anastasia Sedova said she considers a successful result the seventh place in her first multi-day race "Tour de Ski", which ended on Sunday in Val di Fiemme (Italy). Sedova finished in seventh position on Sunday final stage- in the pursuit free style at a distance of 9 kilometers. The athlete lost 4 minutes 49.6 seconds to the winner, Norwegian Heidi Weng (time - 32.13.3 seconds). Norwegian Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (+48.5 seconds) was second in the Tour de Ski, and American Jessica Diggins was third (+2.23.2). “I am certainly satisfied with the result,” said Sedova, whose comment was provided by the press service of the Russian Ski Racing Federation to RIA Novosti. good result to start. I fulfilled my plan, I am gaining experience and next season I will try to show more best result"Now we'll go home for three days, and then to Seefeld for a training camp," the skier continued, "I won my youth Olympics there, so I'm glad that I will be preparing for the adult Olympics there."
American Shiffrin is the winner of the Slovenian stage of the World Cup in slalom; Ekaterina Tkachenko - 26th
Today, January 7, in Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) the 11th stage of the Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup ended. American Mikaela Shiffrin won the special slalom. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden was second, Wendy Holdener of Switzerland was third. Russian Ekaterina Tkachenko took 26th place.
Women. Slalom
1. Michaela Shiffrin (USA) - 1.43.50
2. Frida Hansdotter (Sweden) - 1:45.14
3. Wendy Holdener (Switzerland) - 1:45.37
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26. Ekaterina Tkachenko (Russia) - 1.52.41.
Skier Ustyugov due to injury will not take part in the final race of the Tour de Ski
Russian skier Sergei Ustyugov will not take part in the final race of the Tour de Ski due to an injury, RIA Novosti was told in the press service of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR). "Ustyugov will not be able to take part in the final stage due to damage," the spokesman said. Before the final stage, Ustyugov, a two-time world champion, was in third place. He was supposed to start 1 minute 21.5 seconds after the leader - the Swiss Dario Cologna.
Skier Ustyugov will undergo an MRI on Monday due to a back injury
The decision to remove Russian skier Sergei Ustyugov from the final stage of the Tour de Ski was made for reasons of precaution, on Monday the athlete will have an MRI, after which it will be clear how serious the injury to his back is, President of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Elena Vyalbe told RIA Novosti. “It all started with that fall in Oberstdorf, yesterday I still got twitchy, it got worse. We decided to save it. Of course, Sergey is offended, but he took it all right. It seems to be nothing serious, but tomorrow we will do an MRI. - said Vyalbe on the phone. Before the final stage of the Tour de Ski, two-time world champion Ustyugov was in third place. He was supposed to start 1 minute 21.5 seconds after the leader - the Swiss Dario Cologna.
Alpine skier Shiffrin wins the slalom at the World Cup in Slovenia
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won the slalom at the World Cup in Kranjska Gora (Slovenia). Shiffrin was first on Sunday with a time of 1 minute 43.50 seconds. Sweden's Frida Hansdotter came second (+1.64 seconds), while Switzerland's Wendy Holdener came third (+1.87). Russian Ekaterina Tkachenko became 26th (1:52.41).
Kryanin hopes skier Ustyugov will recover from back injury within 2 weeks
Russian skier Sergei Ustyugov should get rid of back problems within the next two weeks, the injury is not serious, but only a detailed medical examination will give a complete picture, vice-president of the Russian Ski Racing Federation (FLGR) Sergey Kryanin told RIA Novosti. Ustyugov will miss the final stage of the Tour de Ski due to a back injury. The two-time world champion had to leave for the race third, behind the leader Swiss Dario Colognier 1 minute 21.5 seconds. “I think Sergey’s injury is not serious, but it gives him some discomfort, he has problems with his back. I think he will cope with this problem in a week or two. In order not to aggravate it, such a decision was made. than to fight for second or third places," Kryanin said by phone. "It is necessary to carry out a detailed examination. It will be carried out in the near future. Now you should not give an extra burden," the agency's interlocutor emphasized.
Sergey Ustyugov resigned as Tour de Ski champion
Today, January 7, in Val di Fiemme (Italy) the fifth stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing - the multi-day Tour de Ski - is being completed. The men will have a final 9 km uphill race. Third place overall current champion"Tour" Russian Sergey Ustyugov ended the fight ahead of schedule due to problems with the back muscles, as reported by the organizers of the race. In the fight for second place, he was behind Alexei Poltaranin from Kazakhstan - seven seconds. No one doubts the overall victory of the Swiss Dario Cologna (1 minute 14 seconds advantage over Poltoranin). Now the main hope of the Russians will be Alexander Bolshunov (fourth and 25 seconds from Poltoranin).
Norwegian skier Veng won the Tour de Ski for the second year in a row, Sedova - 7th
Norwegian skier Heidi Weng won the Tour de Ski multi-day race, which ended on Sunday in Val di Fiemme (Italy). Four-time champion Mira won the final stage - in the 9 km freestyle pursuit, showing a result of 32 minutes 13.3 seconds. Second in the Tour de Ski was her compatriot Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (+48.5 seconds), followed by American Jessica Diggins (+2 minutes 23.2 seconds). Russian Anastasia Sedova (+4.49.6) took seventh place, Natalya Nepryaeva (+7.13.5) - 11th, Anna Nechaevskaya (+8.44.5) - 18th, Alisa Zhambalova (+9.53.1) - 20th e, Yana Kirpichenko (+12.57.0) - 30th, Maria Gushchina (+13.16.4) - 31st. Weng won the Tour de Ski for the second time in a row.
The main news of skiing in Russia and the world today, January 7: Norwegian Weng won the Tour de Ski; Anastasia Sedova - seventh
Today, January 7, in Val di Fiemme (Italy) the fifth stage of the World Cup in cross-country skiing - the multi-day Tour de Ski - is being completed. The women completed the 9 km uphill race. "Tour" in the overall standings was won by the Norwegian Heidi Weng, ahead of her compatriot Ingvild Ostberg by 48.5 seconds. The third was the American Jessica Diggins. The best of the Russians, Anastasia Sedova, is seventh.
Women. Uphill race. 9 km. Results of the overall standings of the "Tour de Ski"
1. Heidi Weng
2. Ingvild Ostberg (both - Norway) - backlog 48.5
3. Jessica Diggins (USA) - +2.23.2
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7. Anastasia Sedova - +4.49.6
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11. Natalia Nepryaeva - +7.13.5
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18. Anna Nechaevskaya - +8.44.5
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20. Alisa Zhambalova - +9.53.1 ..
30. Yana Kirpichenko - +12.57.0
31. Maria Gushchina (all - Russia) - +13.16.4.
Ustyugov wins the sprint at the Tour de Ski. This finish is worth revisiting.
Russian skier Sergei Ustyugov won the 1.5 km sprint at the Tour de Ski multi-day race in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
The 25-year-old athlete showed a result of 2 minutes 57.28 seconds. For Ustyugov, this is the first victory of the season.
Following the two-time world champion from Russia, the Italian Federico Pellegrino finished.
Ustyugov, we recall, is the winner of the Tour de Ski of the 2016/17 season.
Another Russian Alexander Bolshunov, who will turn 21 on December 31, managed to reach the semi-finals on Saturday.
“I am very happy that I won. You know what our circumstances are. We have to go out and fight to the end,” Ustyugov said in an interview after the race.
Tour de Ski. 1st stage. Lenzerheide (Switzerland)
Men. Sprint
1. Sergey Ustyugov (Russia) - 2.57.3
2. Federico Pellegrino (Italy) - +0.99
3. Luca Shanava (France) - +2.76
In women, the owner of the track Lauren van der Graff became a sensational winner. American skier Sophie Caldwell finished second, while Norwegian Maiken Kaspersen Falla was third.
22-year-old Russian Natalya Nepryaeva, who ran for the first time in the sprint final, finished fourth with 46 bonus seconds.
On December 31, cross-country skiers and cross-country skiers in Switzerland will run a 15 km and 10 km pursuit. The Tour de Ski will end with the traditional uphill climb on January 7, 2018.
Women. Sprint
1. Lauren van der Graff (Switzerland) - 3:25.80
2. Sophie Caldwell (USA) - +1.42
4. Natalia Nepryaeva (Russia) - +3.17
Photo: RIA Novosti/Alexey Filippov
Today, January 7, at 16:30 Moscow time, at the 7th stage of the 12th traditional ski multi-day Tour de Ski 2018 in Val di Fiemme, Italy, a 9 km freestyle pursuit race starts with a finish on the top of the legendary mountain Alpe di Cermis. Nine of the 11 leaders after the penultimate race managed to win the Tour de Ski. Only Dario Cologna in 2013 and Petter Nortug in 2010 missed out on the uphill lead. Both skiers finished second. We bring to your attention the statistical facts about the final stage of the Tour. MEN 9 km FREE STYLE PURSUIT
Nine of the 11 leaders after the penultimate race managed to win the Tour de Ski. Only Dario Cologna in 2013 and Petter Nortug in 2010 missed out on the uphill lead. Both skiers finished second.
All previous 11 Tour de Ski winners were in the top 2 overall standings before the last race. Alexander Legkov in 2013 and Lukasz Bauer in 2010 started second. The backlog of Legkov was 6.5 seconds, Bauer - 8.3 seconds.
Only two of the last six uphill winners (in pure time) managed to eventually climb the stage podium: Martin Jonsrud Sundby in 2015/16 (first) and Chris Jespersen in 2013/14 (second).
Bauer in 2010 and Tobias Angerer in 2007 also showed best time and won the race.
Sundby (2) and Bauer (2) are the only ones to win the Tour de Ski pursuit more than once.
Only Sundby managed to win two pursuits in one Tour in 2015/16 (a second pursuit was added to the stage program in 2014/15). This year's 15 km pursuit at Stage III in Lenzerheide was won by Dario Cologna.
None of the athletes won more races persecution in the stages of the World Cup than Maurice Manifica, who has 4 wins. Sundby and Bauer have won these races three times each.
Four of Manifika's nine World Cup victories come in pursuit.
MOSCOW, 31 December. /TASS/. Multi-day ski race The Tour de Ski starts on Saturday in Val Müster, Switzerland. Next week there will be stages in German Oberstdorf, Italian Dobbiaco and Val di Fiemme, the winners of the tour will be determined in the overall standings and individual events.
The Tour de Ski was created in 2006 by analogy with the Tour de France in cycling, when participants overcome several stages in various cities over several weeks. As part of the ski tour, participants will have to run both sprint and long distances classic and free style, so in the overall standings, universal skiers usually win.
The only Russian winner of the Tour de Ski is Alexander Legkov, who finished first overall in 2013 but will miss out on the current race. Legkov, Evgeny Belov, Maxim Vylegzhanin, Alexei Petukhov, Yulia Ivanova and Evgenia Shapovalova were suspended from competition due to suspected anti-doping rule violations. Russian athletes sent to International Federation Skiing (FIS) demand to allow them to participate in the Tour de Ski, but the FIS Doping Commission rejected the appeal.
The results of the Tour de Ski races are included in the World Cup standings, where this season Russian skiers achieved only one victory - on December 11, Sergey Ustyugov won the freestyle sprint at the stage in Davos, Switzerland. In the previous cup race in La Clusaz, France, Legkov took third place in the 15 km freestyle race from the mass start. Russian skiers did not take a place on the podium this season.
Three countries in nine days
The Tour de Ski will run from 31 December to 8 January. On the last day of the year, sprint races for men and women in the free style will take place in Val Müster, and mass start races will take place there on January 1 classic style, for women at 5 km, for men - at 10 km. On January 3, Oberstdorf will host a skiathlon (women - 10 km, men - 20 km), the next day - free style pursuit (women - 10 km, men - 15 km).
On January 6, the stage in Italian Dobbiaco (Toblach) starts, where women will run 5 km freestyle, and men - 10 km. On January 7th, in Val di Fiemme, races will be held from the mass start in the classic style (10 and 15 km). The tour will end on January 8 with the traditional nine-kilometer uphill pursuit, which will determine the winner in the overall standings. Only skiers who have completed all previous Tour de Ski races can claim success.
The first winners of the tour in 2007 were German Tobias Angerer and Finn Virpi Kuitunen. Dario Cologna from Switzerland won the tour three times, Justina Kowalczyk from Poland won four women's titles. Three times in 2014-2016, the Norwegian Martin Sundby won the overall standings of the tour, but his 2015 result was canceled due to anti-doping rule violations, and the victory was given to compatriot Petter Nortug.
Last year, the Norwegians Sundby and Teresa Johaug won the overall standings of the tour, the Italian Federico Pellegrino and the Norwegian Ingvild Flugstad Estberg were the first in the sprint standings.
