Bolshunov defeated Norwegians and became world champion for the first time

Russian skier Alexander Bolshunov won gold in skiathlon at the World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. The results are available on the website of the International Ski Federation (FIS).

The Russian covered the distance of 15 kilometers in the classical style and 15 kilometers in the free style in one hour, 11 minutes and 33.9 seconds and defeated the Norwegians. The second place is taken by the Norwegian Simen Hegstad Kruger, 1.1 seconds behind the leader. Third place was taken by another Norwegian, Hans Christer Holund, 1.7 seconds back.