Bjorgen

Marit Bjorgen of Norway won the women's race in 3: 16.2.

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She is currently in third place, 45 points back of World Cup overall leader Marit Bjorgen of Norway.

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"I really don't want to do the 30km and just want to go home," Bjorgen said.

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She is currently in third place behind leader Marit Bjorgen of Norway and Tchepalova, and this is Scott's final season on the circuit before she retires.

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And Bjorgen, too, failed to advance out of the quarterfinal rounds.

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"The plan was I would attack her on the final hill — when I did that, Tchepalova had no answer," Bjorgen said.

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Bjorgen, who has dominated the past two World Cup seasons, started right behind Tchepalova on the final leg.

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The two rivals matched strides for 4.3 kilometers until Bjorgen — known for her power — sprinted up the final hill.

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A comfortable gap opened within seconds, and Bjorgen threw her arms into the air in jubilation just before the finish line.

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