Norway Dominates The Men’s Skiathlon At The World Championships In Planica

by Leandro Lutz • 24.02.2023
Simen Hegstad Krüger secured first place in the men’s skiathlon, with the top 4 spots for Norway at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the men’s skiathlon race.

Simen Hegstad Krüger secured first place in the men’s skiathlon, with the top 4 spots for Norway at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the men’s skiathlon race.

Simen Hegstad Krüger took first place, with a total time of 1:09.40.3. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, also from Norway, 12.2 seconds back.

Sjur Røthe completed the Norwegian podium, finishing in third place, 14.1 seconds behind the winner.

Pål Golberg, also from Norway, and William Poromaa, from Sweden, round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

Top 5, 30km Skiathlon Men

  1. Simen Hegstad Krüger (NOR), 1:09:40.3
  2. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +12.2
  3. Sjur Røthe (NOR), +14.1
  4. Pål Golberg (NOR), +45.9
  5. William Poromaa (SWE), +46.4

Here you can find the complete results.

Updates in progress

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. *subject to changes

FACTS Planica World Championships Season 2022/2023

  • When: Tuesday, February 21 to Sunday, March 5, 2023 
  • Who: Elite national skiers
  • Where: Planica, Slovenia
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Championships in Planica, Slovenia

Planica 2023 – Cross-Country Skiing Complete Program

February 21, Tuesday

  • 20:23 Opening Ceremony, Planica Nordic Park Kranjska Gora

February 22, Wednesday

  • 12:00 Women’s Qualification race, 5km freestyle
  • 13:30 Men’s Qualification race, 10km freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 23, Thursday

  • 12:00 Women/Men Sprint qualification, classic
  • 14:30 Women/Men Sprint finals, classic

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 24, Friday

  • 15:30 Men’s Skiathlon, 15/15km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 25, Saturday

  • 14:00 Women’s Skiathlon, 7.5km/7.5km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 26, Sunday

  • 11:30 Women/Men Team Sprint qualification, freestyle
  • 13:30 Women/Men Team Sprint finals, freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 27, Monday 

  • Day Off

February 28, Tuesday

  • 12:30 Women’s Individual, 10km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 1, Wednesday

  • 12:30 Men’s Individual, 15km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 2, Thursday 

  • 12:30 Women’s Relay, 4x5km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 3, Friday

  • 12:30 Men’s Relay, 4x10km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 4, Saturday

  • 12:00 Women’s Mass Start, 30km classic

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 5, Sunday

  • 12:00 Men’s Mass Start, 50km classic
  • After the competition – Medal and Closing Ceremony

Start list, details, and results you can find here

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