Sweden's Bjorn Lind and Lina Andersson won sprint events in a World Cup meet.
Lind broke from the pack on the final uphill stretch before the ski stadium to win the men's classic style final ahead of Norway's Tor Arne Hetland.
"I was a little surprised to win by such a big margin," Lind said. "My tactic was to attack at the end of the course because it's so long here. I feel very strong. The reason is that I haven't been sick and I've been able to practice as I planned this season."
Lind leads Hetland 325 points to 300 in the sprint standings. Overall, Tobias Angerer of Germany kept the lead with 485 points. Hetland has 455 in second place.
The women's final was closer, with Andersson finishing just ahead of Manuela Henkel of Germany for only her second career World Cup triumph.
"I was only watching the finish line and gave everything I had," Andersson said. "I'm grateful it was enough."
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