Astrid Øyre Slind secures first World Cup victory, beating Johaug with a strong finish

Astrid Øyre Slind celebrated her first World Cup victory, winning the 20 km classic in Davos, Switzerland. Slind managed to take the lead in the last moments of the race, surpassing Therese Johaug, who had led most of the race but could not maintain her advantage. Finnish skier Kerttu Niskanen finished in second place, closely following the leading duo. Slind's victory marks a significant milestone in her sporting career, as she has been building her reputation on the international stage. With this win, she has proven her capabilities, especially in high-altitude conditions, echoing her performance competencies mentioned before the race by Johaug, who acknowledged both Slind and Niskanen as primary competitors. The race demonstrated the competitive nature of women's cross-country skiing and Slind's determination to secure her place among the top athletes.