Strange performance by the Norwegian team. I don’t think Klæbo is strong enough on anything other than sprints and relay under these conditions, but you would expect better from Røthe (not sure what happened- he has had some days like that before as well) and Holund. Even if the top 3 are obviously fantastic skiers - especially Bolsjunov. He is clearly the best so no surprise. Niskanen might beat him later, but I could see him winning three golds. I think his strange season might mean he will have more energy this time on the 50km. Then he can’t be beaten with OK skis. Maybe if Kruger can get there and he is in good shape.
Klæbo will normally win the sprint, but I could very well see this being one of the worst Olympics for Norwegian men in quite some time. Will be very surprised if Norway can follow Russia on the relay as well. For the women it will be Johaug and no-one else. That is shocking considering how popular cross country is here. Women relay Norway might not even end up top 3.