Johaug ran alone at Bislett, but was given speed assistance by lamps on the inside edge of the runway. And despite the fact that the 31-year-old looked tormented during much of the race, she fixed the World Cup qualifying limit from Doha 2019.
- What engine she has, what kind of forehead, she just runs running runs, says SVT athletics expert Kajsa Bergqvist.
The Norwegian ran "with the lamps" for almost nine kilometers, then moved and crossed the finish line at 31.40.69. Time had placed her as eight in Europe 2019.
After the finish Johaug cried out his joy.