May 27, 2013 (Oslo, Norway) – FIS Tour de Ski winner from the last year Russia’s Alexander Legkov beat Norway’s cross-country super star Petter Northug Jr. in an exhibition event, which was held on Friday in Oslo. The fun contest included a roller skiing competition, driving a small car, and a bench press – read more here and here.

Alexander Legkov © Nordic Focus

Northug Jr. took the lead after the roller skiing race as he sprinted in the last meters ahead of Legkov. The Russian equalised the score to 1-1 in the mini car race. The last discipline was bench press. Who did more repetitions with 60 kg was the winner. Legkov lifted the weight 25 times. Then it was Northug’s turn. He was cheered on by a big audience but stopped counting at 24 and Legkov became the winner.