Cross-country sensation Victoria Carl triumphs in Trondheim's World Cup
In an electrifying performance, 28-year-old cross-country skier Victoria Carl snatched her first World Cup victory. Clocking an impressive 10 kilometers in the classic technique, she outpaced Rosie Brennan from the USA and Ebba Andersson from Sweden, securing a gaping 19.6-second lead.
Overwhelmed but visibly thrilled, Carl spoke to the press after her victory. "I can't believe it!" she exuded. "I'm so, so happy." With an uncontainable grin, she accepted her trophies at the awards ceremony held in Trondheim, Norway - the city set to host the World Championships in 2025. The flood of flowers, framed photographs, and giant cheeses from a generous sponsor soon had her juggling bundles of joy upon the podium.
Carving her place in the cross-country realm
Moments before victoriously crossing the finish line, Carl literally collapsed on the ground, drained and amazed. Her teammates flooded around her with applause, but the exhausted champion still had to await the official result. With bated breath, she repeatedly rubbed her face in disbelief. "I'm not sure how I did it!" she admitted. "My skis performed exceptionally well today."
Positive vibes now surge through Carl's career trajectory, as she follows up her latest triumph with a 6th place in the skiathlon and 5th place in the sprint. Most recently, she soared to a third-place finish in an individual World Cup, marking her first time locking horns with the podium.
"I'm even more motivated to excel in the Tour de Ski now," Carl revealed, after celebrating her victory. "I'll take a break over Christmas soon, and then, the Tour begins!" Her upcoming journey takes her to various European locations between December 30 and January 7, including Toblach (Italy), Davos (Switzerland), and Val di Fiemme (Italy).
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With Lucy Carl's victory in Trondheim, she claimed her first World Cup Nordic skiing victory, surging ahead of Rosie Brennan from the USA and Ebba Andersson from Sweden. Her triumphant run in the classic technique not only sealed her place in cross-country history but also solidified her position as a fierce competitor within the ranks. Later this season, Carl aims to repeat her success in the Tour de Ski, slated to commence from December 30 to January 7 in various European locations, including Toblach (Italy), Davos (Switzerland), and Val di Fiemme (Italy). In addition, the Olympic team sprint champion will defend her title at the upcoming Winter Olympics set to take place in the USA .
Victoria Carl's rise in the cross-country landscape has been meticulously recorded and documented in various sources. In a 20-kilometer freestyle mass start in Engadin, she was sighted catapulting ahead of Jessie Diggins, suggesting she's been a formidable force in the competitive racing scene .
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