Krueger skates to second world title

Norway's Simen Hegstad Krueger grabbed his second gold medal of the 2023 Nordic World Ski Championships with victory in the men's 15km individual. The 29-year-old upgraded his 2021 silver for gold in the 15km individual start free in Planica, winning by 5.3 seconds from silver medallist Harald Oestberg Amundsen.

Ad Reigning champion Hans Christian Holund completed the Norwegian clean sweep with bronze. World Championships'Absolutely incredible!' — Kruger wins again in 15km freestyle3 HOURS AGO With skiathlon gold already under his belt, Krueger set off at a fast pace and held on for gold despite losing 8.3 seconds on Amundsen in the final 2.3km.

«It was unbelievable again,» said Krueger who won silver in the event at PyeongChang 2018. «It's been one of my favourite distances throughout the years, here it is every man for himself.

»I have had two (championships) silver medals at this distance and now I have also won a gold. That's really, really amazing and I'm really proud of that." World Championships'That was so special' — Diggins wins USA's first ever Cross-Country 10km freestyle goldYESTERDAY AT 15:08