Εν τω μεταξύ, οι θαυμαστές πίσω στην πατρίδα υποδέχτηκαν τη διπλή νίκη με ενθουσιασμό.
Meanwhile, supporters back home greeted the double victory with euphoria.Croatian Prime Minister Ivica Racan sent separate notes congratulating the skiers and praising them for their "spirit and motivation".