Wiklund went in the last pair together with Canadian Ivanie Blondin. There, the Norwegian girl picked up the pace and won by two seconds over the Dutch Joy Beune.
– What an experience. It’s outclassing, said Viaplay expert Ida Njåtun.
Wiklund has this season incorporated a new technique where she has two hands on her back.
– It shows that she is involved in the development, and that it works. What a security this gives, said Njåtun.
Peder Kongshaug was number 18 in the men’s 1000 meters earlier Saturday. He finished in a time of 1:09.80. American favorite Jordan Stolz won.
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