One two Three. An extraordinary feat of Therese Johaug. And Izabela Marcisz? “Abnormal”

Even before the start of the 30-kilometer race, it was known that this would be the best in Therese Johaug’s career. The Norwegian girl reached for gold in the combined 15 km race, and then repeated the feat and defeated her rivals in the 10 km individual race with the classic style. The advantage here was, however, minimal, as it overtook Finkê Kerttu Niskanen by only 0.4 seconds.

The amazing feat of Johaug. Three gold medals at the last Olympics

This time she had no equal. Johaug won the 30 km race with a time of 1: 24: 54.0. Jessie Diggins was one minute and 43 seconds ahead of the second American. The bronze was won by Finland’s Kerttu Niskanen. It is the third individual Olympic gold medal in Johaug’s career. And she got them all at the age of 34. The success is even greater as these were most likely her last games. In 2010 in Vancouver she won gold in the relay race, she also has a silver and a bronze medal in individual competitions at the IO 2014 in Sochi. He has also 14 gold medals in various competitions, three Crystal Balls for victories in the World Cup, four small Crystal Balls, and three triumphs in the Tour de Ski.

For more sports content, also visit

Two of them stood at the starting line of the 30-kilometer run. Izabela Marcisz was 21st, while Magdalena Kobielusz was 57th. After the competition, Marcisz admitted that the conditions on the route were very difficult. – It was known that a huge sign “Beijing” fell on my stick and broke it. Abnormal! But I am proud of myself. Every girl who “came for experience” should fly 30 km. School of Life And I think I passed it – she said in an interview with TVP Sport.

Let us remind you that the weather took its toll on the athletes and organizers in the last days of the Games. Due to exceptionally strong wind and low temperature felt the competition in. In turn, the men’s 50 kilometer run was shortened to 30 kilometers.