Already after 5 kilometers, Johaug had a 33-second lead down to second Heidi Weng. In the finish, the distance was more than doubled. The sovereign Norwegian won 1.03.8 minutes before his Norwegian compatriot.
- It's always nice to get a good start to the season, Johaug tells NRK afterwards.
In third place was the young ski talent Helene Marie Fossesholm, 1.13 after Therese Johaug. The 18-year-old has been highlighted as a big name for the future in Norway.
On the spot in Beitostölen there were also international skiers, where America's biggest long-distance star Jessica Diggins was the one who stood out most with a fourth place, 1.35.7 after Johaug.
Norwegian long-time star Ingvild Flugstad Östberg missed the season opening, due to health problems.