Kristin Størmer Steira

When Marit Bjørgen had problems with her stomack and had to abandon the pursuit event, Kristin Størmer Steira proved to be the strongest Norwegian participant. She stayed in the leading group of four skiers until the last climb, but she could not follow Kristina Smigun when she attacked in the last climb. Also Neumannova and Medvedeva-Abruzova proved to be too strong, and she had to settle with a 4th position. We were disappointed that Norway didn't get a medal, but still the mens event was to come.