The multiple World Championship medalist was one of the favorites in the Olympics, but in the end had to settle for battling Truls Gisselman for sixth place. At first, he thought he would get some help from Sweden's most experienced skater.
"Yes, I thought it was William Poromaa and thought he could contribute a little, but then I saw that it was starting number 29. I was a little surprised. He is doing a fantastic ski race - must be the best he has ever done," says Amundsen.
At the same time, he is not surprised that many unexpected names have peaked in form just in time for the Olympics.
"We Norwegians have to be in shape from the season opener in Beitostölen to the Olympics, while many foreigners can pick and choose a bit," says Amundsen.
