Hjelmeset pips countryman Estil to gold in 50-km classical

Hjelmeset pips countryman Estil to gold in 50-km classical

SAPPORO, Japan - Odd-Bjoern Hjelmeset (R) edges out Frode Estil in leading a 1-2 finish for Norway in the men's 50-kilometer cross country classical in the final event at the Nordic world ski championships in Sapporo on March 4. Hjelmeset clocked 2 hours, 20 minutes, 12.6 seconds on the Shirahatayama course, 0.4 second ahead of Estil. (Kyodo)

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