Therese Johaug did not get to the start completely and was only seven after one kilometer.

- I was a little stressed at first and had two bad turns. I got into the race along the way, ”she tells NRK.

Then she increased her speed considerably and picked up Heidi Weng, who she started 30 seconds after, and crossed the finish line first. It was Johaug's second victory during the premiere in Norway.

"It will be exciting, especially to meet Frida"

Now she looks forward to meeting international resistance - and Frida Karlsson's progress in the Swedish premiere has not passed Johaug.

- It will be exciting, especially to meet Frida. She has gone very fast in Sweden. It will be exciting to get started and measure against the others, ”she tells NRK.

Heidi Weng struck out with a second place, 31.3 seconds behind Johaug. 18-year-old Helene Marie Fossesholm showed fine form and took the podium as third, 32.8 seconds behind the winner.