Stina Nilsson wins opening event at Toppidrettsveka 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 21.08.2026
Stina Nilsson
Toppidrettsveka 2026 opened on Friday with a 32km mass-start roller ski race in classic technique for women in Hitra, Norway. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge, claimed victory with a strong performance.

Toppidrettsveka 2026 opened on Friday with a 32km mass-start roller ski race in classic technique for women in Hitra, Norway. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge, claimed victory with a strong performance.

Toppidrettsveka Hitra – Women’s Race

After a solid performance, Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge, took first place today at the 32km classic roller ski race with a total time of 1:31:03.3.

Louise Lindström, Team Aker Dæhlie, snagged second place, 1.3 seconds back, while Moa Ilar, Sweden, completed the podium in third place, 1.5 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3, 32km Classic – Mass Start, Women

  1. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge, 1:31:03.3
  2. Louise Lindström, Team Aker Dæhlie, +1.3
  3. Moa Ilar, Sweden, +1.5

Complete results can be found HERE

The story is being updated!

Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2026 – complete calendar

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2026

  • Who: Senior athletes – women and men
  • What: International roller ski competition over three days.
  • Where: Hitra, Aure, Sverresborg – Norway
  • When: August 21-23, 2026
  • Website: Toppidrettsveka 2026

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2026

Friday, August 21, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

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

  • 17:35 CEST: Men’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
  • 17:50 CEST: Women’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
  • 19:50-19:55 CEST: Finish at Fillan
  • 20:00 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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

Brekka Opp, 10km Mass Start Freestyle

  • 10:30 CEST: Men’s start at Stemshaug church
  • 10:35 CEST: Women’s start at Stemshaug church
  • 11:00 CEST: Finish at Brekka
  • 11:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Aure Sprint, Classic Technique

  • 17:05 CEST: Start qualification – Women
  • 17:40 CEST: Start qualification – Men
  • 19:20 CEST: Start quarter-finals
  • 20:10 CEST: Start semi-finals
  • 20:35 CEST: Start final – Women
  • 20:45 CEST: Start final – Men
  • 20:50 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 23, Sverresborg (More information can be found HERE)

20km Pursuit, Classic Technique

  • 13:00 CEST: Start – Women
  • 14:00 CEST: Finish – Women
  • 14:10 CEST: Start – Men
  • 15:00 CEST: Finish – Men
  • 15:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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