sentences:  Johaug, Steira, and Kuitunen broke away around the 13 km mark, and Johaug remained within the leading group until 19 km, when Steira and Kuitunen pulled away.Kuitunen would beat Steira to win her third gold of the championships, first individual gold, and fourth total medal.The 18-year-old Johaug, who only had two World Cup races in her career prior to this event, would take bronze.