The Kangaroo Hoppet, part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, took place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with a freestyle skiing event in Falls Creek, Australia. Get to know the results.

After a day full of action and a shorter 16km race due to weather and snow conditions, the Ski Classics Challengers event Kangaroo Hoppet saw Rosie Fordham and Lars Young Vik win their respective races.

Kangaroo Hoppet – Women’s Race

In the women’s competition, the winner was Rosie Fordham, with a total time of 42:59.0. 

Maddie Hooker finished in second place, 3:23.0 back, followed by Isabella Moon, 5:55.0 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third position. 

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Top 3 Women

1. Rosie Fordham, Australia, 42:59.0
2. Maddie Hooker, Australia, +3:23.0
3. Isabella Moon, Australia, +5:55.0

Complete results HERE

Kangaroo Hoppet – Men’s Race

In the men’s race, the winner was Lars Young Vik, completing the race at a time of 40:17.0.

Seve de Campo finished in second place, 1.0 seconds back, followed by Bentley Walker-Broose, completing the podium in third position and 1:16.0 behind the winner.

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Top 3 Men

1. Lars Young Vik, Australia, 40:17.0
2. Seve de Campo, Australia, +1.0
3. Bentley Walker-Broose, Australia, +1:16.0

Complete results HERE

As the Kangaroo Hoppet is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Complete results from the Kangaroo Hoppet can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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