The Olympic champion covered the distance in 38 minutes 35.50 seconds.

Second place went to Sweden's Frida Karlsson, 30 seconds behind.

The top three were closed by her compatriot Ebba Andersson (+30.20).

Tatyana Sorina became the best among the Russian women, taking the eighth position (+1: 23.30). 

Earlier, the Norwegian journalist explained why Alexander Bolshunov is the favorite skiathlon among men at the World Cup.