 It also was historical with Russia's Yelena Välbe winning gold in all five women's cross country events, the first person of either sex to do that honor.Norway's Bjørn Dæhlie became the first man to win five medals in five cross country events.February 24, 1997

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Lyubov Yegorova of Russia finished first in this event, but was disqualified three days later for doping violation of bromotan.