Mass Start in Falun – Next Top Spot for Vermeulen

Austrian cross-country skiing star Mika Vermeulen secured another top finish in Falun. The 25‐year‐old from Styria fought hard for podium positions during the 20 km mass start World Cup race on Sunday, eventually finishing sixth, 9.4 seconds behind the leader. The race was won in 48:05.1 minutes by Norwegian Paal Goldberg, with US skier Gus Schumacher coming in a mere 0.3 seconds later, and compatriot Harald Östberg Amundsen another 0.9 seconds behind.

Vermeulen, who had to miss the previous World Cup race in Cogne due to a bout of flu, returned demonstrating strong form. The article also notes that Teresa Stadlober is scheduled to begin her 20 km race at 14:00, marking another exciting moment in international cross-country skiing.