Highlights | Russia pips France in the Team Sprint in Pyeongchang | FIS Cross Country

Andrey Parfenov and Gleb Retivykh of Russia triumph in the Team Sprint in South Korea after an exciting duel with France. Cross-country skiing originated in Fennoscandian countries in prehistoric times. It was still widely practiced in the 19th century as a way of moving from place to place in winter. As a sport, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult endurance sports, as its motions use every major muscle group. Modern cross-country ski competition is experiencing a revolution that is resultin