A star is born

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So say skiers and commentators of Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (20) of Norway, and it's clear why as today he managed to get a podium in his first ever world cup race as a senior (he did one WC race last year after becoming world champion junior), in the opening race of the world cup, which was classic sprint in Ruka, Finland. This was after winning the prologue so it was incredible.

And last weekend he beat all at the Norwegian season opener at Beitostoelen, that time in skate. Last year he dominated as a junior.

His skiing technique in both styles gets raves, as does his burst and top speed, but IMO what's even more impressive is his tactical awareness and levelheadedness in races. Also off the track he is very mature, not getting carried away and saving his energy, like he knows this is just one small step. Amazing..

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Now no. 2 overall in Lillehammer WC minitour, his second WC event as senior. Just a couple of seconds behind the winner Sundby. Wow.

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And winner of the Sprint World Cup at first try! Incredible

1 KLAEBO Johannes Hoesflot NOR 399
2 PELLEGRINO Federico ITA 363
3 SKAR Sindre Bjoernestad NOR 338
4 KROGH Finn Haagen NOR 323
5 USTIUGOV Sergey RUS 322
6 GOLBERG Paal NOR 238
7 IVERSEN EmilI NOR 237
8 CHANAVAT Lucas FRA 216
9 HAMILTON Simeon USA 200
10 BRANDSDAL Eirik NOR 199

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..And then ending the season in Quebec with victory in the 15 km Classic Mass start and 15 km Free Pursuit, taking the overall Canada Mini Tour victory.

I will not mark every result from now on, from his first season in World Cup is more than enough to show what pundits say is the biggest ever XC talent.