He made his debut in the context of the World Cup last spring.

Then Iver Tildheim Andersen finished 24th in Holmenkollen.

But in just his second World Cup race, the first victory came.

Andersen, who started as the 32nd rider, clocked in at 21.12.6 – a time that was enough to win.

Closest behind (2.8 seconds) was compatriot Didrik Tönseth.

Norway came to the start with twelve riders today, nine of them made it into the top ten.

William Poromaa was the best Swede with an eleventh place.

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