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Norway Captures X-Country Gold in Olympic 10k VOA Sports 12 Feb 2002 20:24 UTC 
Bente Skari of Norway has relied on a powerful finishing kick to capture the gold medal in the women's 10-kilometer Olympics cross-country classical race at the hilly Soldier Hollow venue.
The 29-year-old three-time world champion from Norway prevented a podium sweep by Russian competitors Tuesday, crossing the line in 28:05.6. It was Norway's first ever individual Olympic gold medal in women's cross-country skiing.
Olga Danilova of Russia earned the silver medal just 2.5 seconds back, and Julija Tchepalova took the bronze (28:09.9).
Fifteen-kilometer freestyle silver medalist Larissa Lazutina of Russia, was fourth. Stefania Belmondo of Italy who won the gold in the 15-kilometer race event placed fifth.
Some information for this report provided by AFP, AP and DPA.
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