ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Germany's cross-country relay team made the most of their underdog status at the Beijing Olympics as they emerged early out of the pack from a strong field to collect an unexpected silver medal on Saturday.
"So we are very, very happy. We had a good plan and our plan worked. And we did our best, and so it was an exciting and amazing day." Germany's four hidden gems were happy to be underestimated, comfortably hanging at the front with the Russians, and it was their final skier Krehl who held a surprise lead coming into the last lap.
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