Tour de Ski: Jules Lapierre Wins Mass Start at Val di Fiemme, Hugo Lapalus Finishes Third Overall

Jules Lapierre triumphed in the mass start event at Val di Fiemme, Italy, while fellow French skier Hugo Lapalus finished third. Lapierre's win is notable as it marks his first victory in the World Cup circuit. In the very competitive final ascent to Alpe Cermis, Lapierre outpaced Germany's Friedrich Moch to take the lead. Lapalus followed behind by about twenty seconds, securing his spot on the podium in the overall Tour de Ski rankings where he finished third, another significant achievement for France in the cross-country skiing backdrop. Overall, Norwegian Harald Amundsen dominated the Tour, finishing ahead of Moch and Lapalus. Lapierre expressed joy in his performance and shared the success with his teammate, emphasizing their strong team spirit and performance this season. This event adds to the trajectory of the French team, which has seen increased visibility and success in the Tour de Ski.