Cross-country skiing to feature thrilling sprint races
12.03.2014Helene Ripa, Mariann Marthinsen and Roman Petushkov are all racing for gold in Sochi on the fifth day of competition.
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By Nate Williams | For the IPC
Sweden’s Helene Ripa claimed gold in the event at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in front of her home crowd in Solleftea, Sweden.