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Klæbo clinches sixth crystal globe in Lahti classic victory
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Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo secured his sixth overall World Cup crystal globe with a dominant win in the men's 10km classic interval start at the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 8, 2026. In the women's race, Sweden's Frida Karlsson overcame a stumble to claim victory ahead of compatriot Linn Svahn and American Jessie Diggins. The results highlighted ongoing Norwegian and Swedish strength in the season's closing stages.
Norwegian Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo won the men's skate sprint at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 7, 2026, marking his 110th career victory. Young compatriot Lars Heggen finished second, while France's Jules Chappaz secured third place in a photo-finish battle. The event highlighted emerging rivalries in the sport amid Klæbo's dominance.
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Sweden's Jonna Sundling topped the women's skate sprint qualifiers at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 7, 2026, with compatriot Linn Svahn in second. Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo was fastest in the men's event, followed by France's Lucas Chanavat. Finals are set to begin later in the day.