With a few kilometers left to go, three Norwegians broke free - Didrik Tönseth, Sjur Röthe and Martin Nyenget.
Nyenget sprinted home the victory before Röthe.
When he reached the finish line, he pointed to the sky, and there was a special explanation for that.
- I lost my dad two weeks ago.
It has been very special.
I felt he was watching today.
It has been tough, but also a little nice.
I felt today that I have a mental strength that I have not felt before.
Today I went five miles without getting tired, he says to the newspaper Verdens Gang.
"He meant everything"
The funeral was as late as last Friday, and 29-year-old Nyenget is clear that his father played an important role for him during his life and career.
- He meant everything to me.
It's very fresh.
I'm very glad I got through this and was able to give him the tribute he deserves.
Both he and mom have devoted all their time and to accompanying me and my brother.
It is my role model who has passed away.
It became very emotional, says Nyengen.
"Is our victory"
He tells NRK that he thought of his father during the race.
- Yes I did.
All the way.
Under every single pole vault, he says.
- Without him I would not have stood here.
He introduced me to this, and he is missing.
This is our victory.