Teodor Peterson does it again in team sprint
Category: Global NewsJesper Modin and Teodor Peterson shine in Düsseldorf and win team sprint free. Nikita Kriukov and Alexey Petukhov (Russia I) take second place. Paal Golberg and Ola Vigen Hattestad (Norway I) claim third place.
Alexey Petukhov had to feel deja vu in today's team sprint free in Düsseldorf. Again he was leading in the finishin straight but again he was beaten from behind. This time not by Ola Vigen Hattestad but by Sweden's Teodor Peterson who had more power left in the last meters.
Petukhov took over initiative right after the last hand over and was leading the way. the Russian wanted to avoid similar situation from yesterday's individual sprint and tried to create a gap. Teodor Peterson used Hattestad's tactics and was waiting for the finishing straight to make the final move.
Peterson chose the left corridor and showed tremendous power that edged out the Russian again. Ola Vigen Hattestad was attacking from behind and spurted to third place for Norway I.
“It was a great race. Team sprint is always a bit challenging with so many racers but it was fun here with all the spectators that cheered for us. I tried to do my best to stay out of trouble. I am very satisfied about my first ever World Cup victory“, says Jesper Modin.