1.  The tight course set for the first run by the Norwegian coach Max Valquist turned out to be a gauntlet.

2.  China, though, was still impressive enough to earn the nod from Norwegian coach Per-Mathias Hogmo.

3.  He was critical of the course set by Norwegian coach Max Valquist.

4.  Norwegian coach Egil Olsen said his players were a little more lethargic than usual.