Cross-country skiing: Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo’s sister finished 9th in the ladies’ category
The race is called the Ramp with the Champions. It is disputed over the same route that World Cup athletes later take to get to the top of theAlpe Cermis (Italy). On Sunday, the four-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of four editions of the Ski Tour, Dario Colognarepeated his success from 2023 and won in front of Petter Northug Jrfourth. In the women’s event, victory went to the Frenchwoman Emilie Bulle. Moved upon arrival, she did not hide her joy: “It’s great! I’m really happy, it was great to run this race. The organization is excellent and I had fun! » She beat the Germans Sigrid Mutscheller et Laura Stichling.
It wasn’t just stars of the cross country ski at the start. Also participating were two members of the family of Johannes Hoesflot Klæbonamely Haakon et Ane Hoesflotthe father and sister of the Norwegian champion, in Italy to accompany the five-time Olympic champion in his adventure of Ski Tour.
For the record, it was the 54-year-old father who did better than his daughter. He crossed the finish line in 40th position. The 21-year-old young woman, 56th overall, still ranked 9th among the ladies.
-On arrival, they both expressed their satisfaction and… their fatigue. “This climb is terrible, but I am so proud of my result today! There were several amateurs of a certain age. This challenge is great because it affects everyone”confided Haakon Klæbo. “From now on, I will have even more respect for athletes like my brother who do this climb almost every year! »greeted Ane. His brother is a « source d’inspiration »she admitted again: “From the outside, we see the champion who always wins, but we know how much work goes into it. He is strong physically, but also mentally. I’m really proud of him.”
It is therefore in family that Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo will be able to enjoy his fourth trophy on the Tour de Ski, as much as Dario Cologna.
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