Johannes Klaebo wins sprint in Tallinn, Frenchman Jules Chappaz finishes second tie

Johannes Klaebo wins the sprint at Tallinn, the Frenchman Jules Chappaz finishes second equal.

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Diving into the final moments of the race, Jules Chappaz was leading right up until the last turn but had to concede the victory to the heavily favored Johannes Klaebo. This marks Klaebo's 16th consecutive sprint victory, solidifying his position at the top of the specialty ranking and the overall World Cup standings.

The photo finish did not allow for a decisive comparison between Chappaz and Harald Amundsen. Nevertheless, the Frenchman achieved his first individual podium of the season in sprints, a noteworthy accomplishment that particularly interests Hugo Lapalus. Although not competing in the sprint, Lapalus, positioned 6th overall, will seek to push into podium contention on the final leg of the season, set to begin Friday in Lahti, Finland.

French skiers had a commendable outing, with four reaching the semi-finals. Despite Lucas Chanavat's strong reputation, he fell just short in the quest for finals, marking a bittersweet end to his hopes for a podium finish in sprint this season.

In contrast, Norwegian women continued to struggle, with none making it into the top ten for this specialization at the event. No French female skiers advanced past the quarter-finals either, and the day concluded with Nadine Faehndrich of Switzerland clinching her second sprint winner title of the season.

Notably, the Austrian ski jumping team also made headlines, with upcoming tournaments on the horizon, all fueled by the spirit of competition displayed during this sprint.