Everyone has heard about how Jessie slingshot by Falla on the last downhill, and how she powered by Stina Nilsson in the final 100 meters. But, a couple of minutes before that (1:53:15 on the video) Kikkan heads out on her third lap knowing that they were going to get a medal, the big question was: What color medal? The only way it can be gold, is if she can hop skate up the big climb with Marit and Charlotte.
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