Ski Classics Season XVII: Sprint competition

by Leandro Lutz • 11.04.2026
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The Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII concluded with the Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja, and the final standings in the Sprint competition are confirmed.

The Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII concluded with the Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja, and the final standings in the Sprint competition are confirmed.

The Sprint competition rewards the strongest sprinters across the Pro Tour, with points awarded at designated Sprint checkpoints during each event.

The Green Sprint bib is worn by the men’s and women’s athletes leading the Sprint standings before each event. There are up to two Sprint checkpoints in each event, where the seven fastest men and seven fastest women earn points. The overall winners are the athletes with the most Sprint points at the end of the season in each gender.

Also Read – Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII: Final standings and all bib winners

In the men’s competition, Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, secured the Sprint title with 265 points, thanks to consistent performances throughout the season. Vebjørn Moen, Team Eksjöhus, finished second with 234 points, while Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team, completed the podium in third place with 70 points.

Behind the top three, Torleif Syrstad, Team Engcon, placed fourth with 60 points, followed by Amund Riege, Team Aker Dæhlie, in fifth place with 35 points, tying with Ask Jørgensen and Kasper Stadaas, highlighting a tightly contested field beyond the leading positions.

On the women’s side, Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon, secured the Sprint title with 268 points after a strong and consistent season. Julie Kvale Støstad, Team Ramudden, finished second with 202 points, while Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden, claimed third place with 181 points.

Close behind, Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, placed fourth with 159 points, followed by Jenny Larsson, Lager 157 Ski Team, in fifth place with 106 points, as several athletes delivered strong performances in Sprint sections throughout the season.

Sprint competition – Top 3 women. Photo: Nordnes/NordicFocus

The results highlight the importance of speed and positioning in Ski Classics, with Gabriel Strid and Anikken Gjerde Alnæs standing out as the strongest sprinters of Season XVII.

Read More: Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja crowns Ski Classics World Champions of Season XVII

Check skiclassics.com for overall standings and all about Ski Classics.

Read More: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII 2025/2026

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII (2025/2026)

Season XVII of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consisted of 13 events across 9 event weekends in 6 countries. 

  • Event 1: December 13, 2025 – Bad Gastein Pro Team Tempo – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
  • Event 2: December 14, 2025 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
  • Event 3: January 17, 2026 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 47km
  • Event 4: January 25, 2026 – Marcialonga – Moena-Cavalese, Italy, 70km
  • Event 5: January 30, 2026 – Bedřichov Sprint – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 1.5km
  • Event 6: February 1, 2026 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
  • Event 7: March 1, 2026 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
  • Event 8: March 7, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Women – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
  • Event 9: March 8, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
  • Event 10: March 14, 2026 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 53km
  • Event 11: March 21, 2026 – Marcialonga Bodø – Sulitjelma, Norway, 46km
  • Event 12: March 28, 2026 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 35km
  • Event 13: March 29, 2026 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss, Norway, 60km

For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com

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