Emil Iverson and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo seal Norway one-two

BySportsbeat

Updated 10/02/2019 at 18:40 GMT

Imperious skiing from Emil Iversen and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo ensured Norway dominated in the FIS Cross Country World Cup Team Sprint World Cup in Lahti.

Emil Iversen of Norway takes 1st place during the FIS Nordic World Cup Men's and Women's Cross Country Classic Mass Start on January 2, 2019 in Oberstdorf, Germany.

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Klaebo – who has dominated both individual and team disciplines throughout the season – led the first Norwegian pair to victory on the Finnish snow in 18:57.19mins.

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The battle for second saw a dramatic conclusion, with a photo-finish required to separate second Norwegian pair Sindre Bjoernestad Skar and Eirik Brandsdal from home favourites Iivo Niskanen and Ristomatti Hakola.

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But it was the Norwegian duo who prevailed, finishing 0.06s ahead of the Finns and 0.65s back from their compatriots.

And Klaebo, who tops the individual standings for the world cup season, was delighted to break their duck in Finland after having struggled in Lahti in the past.

"We were here in the world championship in 2017 and it was tough – we fell in the last turn.

Now to come back and win here – the same team – on a bit different track but the same place, it’s very cool for us and we’re very proud.

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