Julia Tchepalova (Russia) was the first in World cup stage in Brusson (Italy) having surpassed her major rival Stephania Belmondo, AP reports.

World Cup stage, Brusson (Italy)

Women

10 km, free style

1. Julia TCHEPALOVA (Russia) - 24.55,90

2. Stephania Belmondo (Italy) - lag 0,8

3. Khristina Shmigun (Estonia) - 7,80

5. Larisa LAZUTINA (Russia) - 44,70

9. Natalia BARANOVA-MASALKINA (Russia) - 55,10

10. Olga DANILOVA (Russia) - 57,10

12. Olga Zavialova (Russia) - 1.02,50

23. Natalia ZYATIKOVA (Russia) - 1.42,20

28. Olga MOSKALENKO (Russia) - 1.52,90

45. Alena SIDKO (Russia) - 2.18,60

Total results, World Cup

1. Katerina Noimanova (Czechia) - 286 points

2. TCHEPALOVA (Russia) - 231

3. DANILOVA (Russia) - 231

10. BARANOVA-MASALKINA (Russia) - 139