Toppidrettsveka 2023 had its first day this Wednesday with a 54km mass start classic race in Hitra, Norway. Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, and Amund Riege, Team Ramudden, won their respective races.

Toppidrettsveka 54km – Women’s Race

After another impressive performance, Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, took first place today at the 54km classic race. Tiril Udnes Weng, Nes Ski, snagged second place, and Rosie Brennan, Team Robinson Trentino, completed the podium in third place.

Top 5, 54km Classic – Mass Start, Women

1. Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, 2:10:40.5
2. Tiril Udnes Weng, Nes Ski, +14.3
3. Rosie Brennan, Team Robinson Trentino, +1:24.1
4. Maja Dahlqvist, Sweden, +1:27.6
5. Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Ragde Charge, +1:27.9

Complete results can be found here.

Toppidrettsveka 54km – Men’s Race

In the men’s race, we saw Amund Riege, Team Ramudden, taking home first place in a tight sprint finish. Thomas Joly, Team Næringsbanken Stora Enso, snagged second place, and Even Northug, Team Janteloppet, completed the podium in third place.

Top 5, 54km Classic – Mass Start, Men

1. Amund Riege, Team Ramudden, 2:02:05.9
2. Thomas Joly, Team Næringsbanken Stora Enso, +0.1
3. Even Northug, Team Janteloppet, +0.7
4. Mikael Gunnulfsen, Team Swix, +0.8
5. Eirik Sverdrup Augdal, Team Eksjöhus, +1.7

Complete results can be found here.

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 17, it’s time for the 1.4km sprint in classic technique. On Friday, a 15/20 kilometers skiathlon race awaits the skiers, and on Saturday, a 12-km pursuit race in freestyle technique.

Read More: Novak and Øyre Slind winners on the first day of Toppidrettsveka 2022
Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2023: the complete calendar 

FACTS: TOPPIDRETTSVEKA 2023

• Who:  Traditional cross-country skiers and long-distance skiing athletes at national and international levels
• What:  Summer roller ski competitions, cross-country skiing and long-distance skiing, held for the first time in 2005
• Where:  Hitra, Aura, and Granåsen, Norway
• When:  August 16 to 19, 2023 
• Website: Toppidrettsveka

August 16, Wednesday: Toppidrettsveka – Hitra – 54km mass start classic technique

• 18:15: Start women at Jøsnøya
• 18:40: Start men at Jøsnøya
• 20:35-20:45: Finish at Fillan
• 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 17, Thursday: Toppidrettsveka – Aure – 1.4km sprint classic technique

• 17:05: Start women’s qualification
• 17:40: Start men’s qualification
• 19:20: Start quarter-finals
• 20:10: Start semi-finals
• 20:35: Start women’s final
• 20:45: Start men’s final
• 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 18, Friday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – 15/20km skiathlon

• 19:20: Start women 15km
• 20:10: Start men 20km
• 21:00: Prize-giving ceremony

August 19, Saturday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – Finale 12km pursuit freestyle technique 

• 17:35: Start women
• 18:15: Start men
• 18:50: Prize-giving ceremony 

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more.

Roller Ski Test 

In addition to the thrilling competitions, we invite you to delve into our comprehensive roller skis review. Our experts have meticulously tested, compared, and reviewed a remarkable selection of nine pairs of classic roller skis and eight pairs of skate roller skis from leading manufacturers. Stay informed and make the most informed choices with our exclusive coverage of The Big Roller Ski Test 2023.

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All competitions are broadcast live on NRK.