Therese Johaug Wins First Race After Comeback

Therese Johaug celebrated her return to the Nordic skiing scene by claiming her first victory since her comeback, exactly a thousand days since her last win. Competing in the 10 km freestyle event in Lillehammer, Johaug won decisively, finishing 11 seconds ahead of second-placed Heidi Weng. Reflecting on her performance, Johaug emphasized the satisfaction of reclaiming her place at the top after several challenges and media scrutiny during her initial races back. Despite a tough season restart where she previously placed second and fourth in Ruka, her confidence was restored with this win, marking an important milestone in her renewed career. Johaug's significant achievement was recognized by her competitors, including Frida Karlsson, who praised the dominating display from the Norwegian team, which secured a clean sweep of the podium in front of their home crowd.