Arctic Race of Norway: Alexander Kristoff doubles up with stage 2 victory

Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) won again on the second stage of the Arctic Race of Norway (Image credit: Getty Images)

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The second stage of the Arctic Race of Norway brought another sprint finish and with it came another victory for home favourite Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility).

The Norwegian sprint star triumphed for the second time in two days in the bunch sprint, beating out Tom Van Asbroeck (Israel-Premier Tech) in Fauske, while Uno-X teammate Magnus Cort rounded out the podium in third place.

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