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Kowalczyk wins second stage at Tour de Ski
Dec 30, 2011, 14:12 GMT
Oberhof, Germany - Title holder Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland won the second stage of the Tour de Ski on Friday after also winning the prologue of the cross-country World Cup event the previous day.
Kowalczyk dominated a 10-kilometres classic style portion in 25 minutes 15.7 seconds ahead of Norwegians Therese Johaug (0.2 seconds behind) and Marit Bjoergen (7.1 seconds).
Kowalczyk tops the standings at the sixth edition of the Tour de Ski ahead of the World Cup leader Bjoergen, who is yet to win the nine-stage race which culminates in the January 8 finale in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
The men's 15km portion was scheduled for later Friday, and sprints for men and women are on Saturday in Oberhof.
Friday's Nordic skiing programme was also due to see the first stage of the prestigious ski-jumping Four Hills Tour in Oberstdorf, Germany.
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