Dario Cologna wins the Tour de Ski

Monday, 09 January 2012 12:41

Dario Cologna has won the Tour de Ski for the third time!  The defending champion from Switzerland maintained his lead in the overall standings by a margin of 1.02,3 minutes before the 2nd placed Markus Hellner from Sweden. Third was Petter Northug from Norway. The Tour de Ski demands from all from the cross-country skiers: 9 races within 11 days over a total distance of 110 km, thereby Cologna always had the competitors under control.

With this victory and 400 points, Dario Cologna now also takes the  lead in the overall World Cup standing, 93 points ahead of Petter Northug.

Statement Dario Cologna: "I am overjoyed about my third tour victory, but totally tired. I thank all who have supported me hereby."
Super Dario – greetings and congrats from the entire CASCO team !

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