Tour de Ski: Northug and Johaug 2nd
Germany's Axel Teichman won the men's 15km race, and Switzerland's Dario Cologna came third. Norway's Eldar Rønning placed fifth. Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk outsprinted Therese Johaug to win the women's 10km stage by 0.2 seconds. Current World Cup leader Norway's Marit Bjørgen did not have perfect skis, and gradually lost time, but still managed third place, 7.1 seconds behind Kowalczyck. The Tur continues with a sprint stage on Saturday. (NRK/Aftenposten)
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Prologue winner, Norway's Petter Northug placed second in the men's second stage of Tour de Ski in Oberhof, Germany on Friday. Compatriot Therese Johaug captured 2nd place in the women's stage.
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