Slind sprinted past Johaug. Third-place Kerttu Niskanen, Finland, was a full 57.4 seconds behind the Norwegians in the 15-kilometer classical style race.
The Norwegians had a 20-second lead from the start since they were first (Slind) and second (Johaug) in yesterday's 20-kilometer race. But no one managed to catch up with the Norwegians, instead they pulled away throughout the race by cooperating in the ski track.
We won together. We took turns pulling and switched often, says Johaug to Viaplay.
It can't get better than today, says Slind.
Norwegians top the overall standings
Total leader in the tour, American Jessie Diggins, finished sixth, but lost a lot of time and is now only fourth in the overall standings, over a minute behind leading Slind. The Norwegian is six seconds ahead of Johaug and 28 seconds ahead of Niskanen, ahead of the three remaining stages.
It's a shame for her (Diggins) that she lost so much time, but good for us, you have to be honest and say, says Johaug with a big laugh.
I'm very happy to have these seconds with me to the sprint in Val di Fiemme.
"Tired at the start"
Moa Ilar was the best Swedish skier, finishing ninth, 2.49 minutes behind the Norwegians. In the overall standings, she dropped from sixth to ninth place and is now 3.29 behind.
My body was quite tired at the start, I was slow-starting, but when I got caught up I got new strength. I'm still satisfied considering the start of the day, says Ilar.
Ebba Andersson had a very bad day in the two-mile race, finishing 33rd. She skied up to 18th place in the pursuit and is now the second-best Swedish skier in the overall standings, 3.40 behind.
I'm satisfied with the performance and the skiing. It showed that I at least have some energy left in my body, says Andersson to Viaplay.
Tour de Ski leaves Toblach for Val di Fiemme, where there are sprints, skiathlons, and mass starts left on the program from Friday to Sunday.
