Kowalczyk picks up Gold in Sochi

Justyna Kowalczyk has won Poland's second gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, with victory in the cross country skiing 10k classic despite fractures in her right foot. 

Kowalczyk, who also won Gold in Vancouver four years ago beat Sweden's Charlotte Kalla and Norway's Therese Johaug winners of the silver and bronze respectively.

The Olympic champion completed the 10 km course in 28:17.8 to finish 18.4 seconds ahead of Kalla.

The strain of the last few days, as she battled with an injury that has plagued her preparations for the Sochi Games, was evident when the Pole burst into tears after her victory was assured.

On Sunday, Kamil Stoch won Poland's first medal of the games, with victory in the ski jump. 
Poland has now moved to eighth in the medal table, with Germany in first place and Canada and Norway in second and third.