Lars Heggen wins pursuit and takes overall victory at Toppidrettsveka 2025

by Leandro Lutz • 24.08.2025

Photo: Amanda Sotberg/FotoKnoff

The third and final day of the Toppidrettsveka 2025 saw Lars Heggen winning the pursuit roller ski race in classic technique. Check the results and overall standings.

A 10km pursuit roller ski race in classic technique for women and men marked Toppidrettsveka final event. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Trondheim, Norway.

In the men’s race, Lars Heggen, from Norway, won in a total time of 24:37.7.

Mattis Stenshagen, from Norway, finished in second place with a time of 24:37.8 and 1.0 seconds back. Theo Schely, from France, completed the podium in third place with a time of 25:13.0 and 35.3 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3 Pursuit C, Men

Lars Heggen, Norway, 24:37.7
Mattis Stenshagen, Norway, +0.1
Theo Schely, France, +35.3

Complete results can be found HERE when available.

Men’s overall standings at Toppidrettsveka 2025

With his victory in the pursuit, Lars Heggen, from Norway, secured the men’s overall title at Toppidrettsveka 2025.

Behind him, Mattis Stenshagen, from Norway, and Theo Schely, from France, completed the podium after three days of racing in Hitra and Trondheim.

Top 3 Overall, Men

Lars Heggen, Norway
Mattis Stenshagen, Norway
Theo Schely, France

Full overall results can be found HERE when available.

*The article is being updated

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2025

Who: Senior athletes – women and men
What: International roller ski competition over three days. Toppidrettsveka is being held for the 21st time this year.
Where: Hitra and Trondheim, Norway
When: August 22-24, 2025
Website: Toppidrettsveka 2025

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2025

Friday, August 22, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Long-distance race 53km for men/32km for women from Knarren Brygge to Fillan, Mass Start, Classic Technique

17:40 CET: Men’s start at Knarren Brygge
18:00 CET: Women’s start at Knarren Brygge
19:20-19:50 CET: Finish at Fillan
20:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

Saturday, August 23, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Sprint, Freestyle Technique

17:40 CET: Start qualification – Women
17:50 CET: Start qualification – Men
19:20 CET: Start quarter finals
20:10 CET: Start semi-finals
20:35 CET: Start final – Women
20:45 CET: Start final – Men
20:50 CET: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 24, Trondheim City Center (More information can be found HERE)

4km Heats Mass Start, Freestyle Technique

11:00 CET: Start – Women
11:30 CET: Finish – Women
11:30 CET: Start – Men
12:30 CET: Finish – Men
17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

10km Pursuit, Classic Technique

15:30 CET: Start – Women
16:00 CET: Finish – Women
16:15 CET: Start – Men
16:45 CET: Finish – Men
17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

All competitions will be broadcast on NRK.

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