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Heidi Weng wins first World Cup race in four years

Heidi Weng secured her first individual World Cup victory in four years on Sunday, winning a thrilling sprint finish ahead of Frida Karlsson and Jessie Diggins.

Weng, described as tough and offensive, made a strong effort in the final kilometers but had to settle for a sprint against Karlsson and Diggins. The Norwegian ultimately proved strongest in the final stretch, claiming the win, while Karlsson finished third and Diggins took second place.