The Roller Ski World Championships had its first day this Thursday with a 15km mass start race in freestyle technique for elite men in Ziano Di Fiemme, Italy. Check out the results.

15km Men’s Race – Ziano Di Fiemme Roller Ski World Championships 

In the 15km men’s mass start freestyle technique race, we saw Raimo Vigants (LAT) taking home first place in a total time of 29:13.6. Amund August Korsaeth (NOR) snagged second place, 0.6 seconds back, and Martin Himma (EST) completed the podium in third place, 1.7 seconds behind the winner.

Top 5, 15km Mass Start Freestyle, Men

1. Raimo Vigants (LAT), 29:13.6
2. Amund August Korsaeth (NOR), +0.6
3. Martin Himma (EST), +1.7
4. Matteo Tanel (ITA), +2.0
5. Tommaso Dellagiacoma (ITA), +3.8

Complete results can be found HERE

Junior Men

Junior men also raced today in a shorter 10km mass start race in freestyle technique.

Top 5, 10km Mass Start Freestyle, Junior Men

1. Jonatan Lindberg (SWE), 20:13.5
2. Denys Muhotinov (UKR), +3.2
3. Tilman Hartlieb (GER), +6.5
4. Ville Jutterdal (SWE), +13.5
5. Stefan Kivil (EST), +16.1

Complete results can be found HERE

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Roller Ski World Championships 2024

The Ziano Di Fiemme Roller Ski World Championships is taking place from September 12 to 15 next week. In Italy, all events will be contested by women, men, junior women, and junior men. On Thursday, September 12, there was a 10/15km mass start race in freestyle technique. On Friday, September 13, a 200m sprint in freestyle technique is taking place.

On Saturday, September 14, it’s time for a team sprint in freestyle technique. On Sunday, September 15, there will be a mass start race in classic technique with 13km for junior women and men and 15km for senior women and men.

FACTS: Ziano Di Fiemme Roller Ski World Championships 2024

• What: Roller Ski World Championships Season 2024
• Where: Ziano Di Fiemme, Italy
• When:  September 12 to 15, 2024
• Who:  International senior and junior cross-country skiers
• Website: Ziano Di Fiemme Roller Ski World Championships

Roller Ski World Championships 2024

Thursday, September 12 (More information HERE)

• 16:00 CET: Mass Start FT, Junior Women – 4 laps, 10km
• 16:30 CET: Mass Start FT, Junior Men – 4 laps, 10km
• 17:00 CET: Mass Start FT, Senior Women – 6 laps, 15km
• 17:45 CET: Mass Start FT, Senior Men – 6 laps, 15km

Friday, September 13 (More information HERE)

• 16:00 CET: 200m Sprint Qualifying FT (Junior Women & Men, Senior Women & Men)
• 17:15 CET: 200m Sprint Finals FT (Junior Women & Men, Senior Women & Men)

Saturday, September 14 (More information HERE)

• 15:00 CET: Team Sprint FT, Junior Women
• 15:30 CET: Team Sprint FT, Junior Men
• 16:00 CET: Team Sprint FT, Senior Women
• 17:00 CET: Team Sprint FT, Senior Men

Sunday, September 15 (More information HERE)

• 9:00 CET: 13km Mass Start CT Junior Women
• 9:30 CET: 13km Mass Start CT Junior Men
• 10:00 CET: 15km Mass Start FT Senior Women
• 10:30 CET: 15km Mass Start FT Senior Men

Read More: Calendar for the Roller Ski World Cup and World Championships 2024

For a comprehensive Ziano Di Fiemme Roller Ski World Championships calendar, click here.

The Roller Ski Guide 2024

In addition to the thrilling competitions, we invite you to delve into our comprehensive Roller Ski Guide 2024.

Read More: The Roller Ski Guide 2024

ProXCskiing.com has produced a guide for your roller ski season. Here, you get help choosing the right roller skis, whether a beginner or a more experienced roller skier.

The guide has been developed in collaboration with eight of the most famous brands. They have had the opportunity to select three pairs of roller skis from their range that they recommend for training at different levels. We go through classic roller skis recommended for beginners, classic roller skis for experienced skiers, and roller skis for skating.

Also Read: The Big Roller Ski Test

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