The Norwegian team clocked 1:18.80 and finished nine hundredths of a second behind Poland.

The United States took the last place on the podium in Quebec.

Norway won one of five men's team sprints at the World Cup this winter. The victory came at home in Stavanger in early December.

Skating's elite will remain in Canada to prepare for the individual distances at the World Championships. The championship has been added to Calgary and will take place from February 15 to 18.

Wiklund far behind

Ragne Wiklund placed 10th in the 1500 meters at the World Cup final on Sunday. In less than two weeks, she hopes to aim for medals at the World Skating Championships.

The young girl from Oslo clocked 1:58.35. 2.85 seconds separated winner Joy Beune from the Netherlands.

Wiklund had several World Cup victories and podiums this winter, but was hampered by illness last month.

– Ragne's run was characterized by slightly shorter movements than she can do at her best. She may not have been working as much at top speed lately, and it's common to lose that part of training when you're sick, VGTV skating commentator Ida Njåtun said of Wiklund's performance in Quebec.

On Friday, she finished fifth in the 3,000 meters and won the overall long distance title.

The individual distances of the World Championship are also run on Canadian ice. It has been added to Calgary and will take place from February 15 to 18. Wiklund in good shape will be among the candidates for medals in the 1500 meters and especially in the 3000 meters.