Emotional win for Norway
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Marit Bjoergen earned an emotional victory in the women’s 15-kilometer skiathlon Saturday, giving the Norwegian cross-country skier her fourth career Olympic gold medal a day after her teammate’s brother died.
Bjoergen pulled away from Swedish rival Charlotte Kalla on the final straight to win in 38 minutes, 33.6 seconds and defend her title from 2010 .
