The first day of the Blink Festival in Norway saw a solid showing from Emilie Fleten and Eirik Sverdrup Augdal, taking convincing victories in the double poling uphill event at Lysebotn Opp. 

The 7.5km uphill roller ski race is a signature event of the opening day at Blink Festival, where skiers can choose between skating (freestyle) and double poling disciplines, contested as separate competitions.

The double poling event featured a strong field of Ski Classics Pro Team athletes, and the competition did not disappoint.

Women’s Competition

In the women’s race, Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden, claimed the top spot with a dominant effort.

Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, took second, while Hanna Loding, Team Engcon, completed the podium in third.

Top 3 Lysebotn Opp Double Poling, Women

1. Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden, 39:40
2. Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, +0:29
3. Hanna Lodin, Team Engcon, +0:29

Complete results can be found HERE

Men’s Competition

In the men’s race, Eirik Sverdrup Augdal, Team Eksjöhus, delivered a powerful performance to secure the win.

Einar Kalland-Olsen, Lager 157 Ski Team, finished second, with Johan Hoel, Team Ragde Charge, rounding out the podium in third.

Top 3 Lysebotn Opp Double Poling, Men

1. Eirik Sverdrup Augdal, Team Eksjöhus, 32:37
2. Einar Kalland-Olsen, Lager 157 Ski Team, +0:02
3. Johan Hoel, Team Ragde Charge, +0:05

Complete results can be found HERE

*The story is being updated

Next, at 15:00 CET, it’s time for the men’s race in freestyle technique.

On Thursday, August 7, it’s time for Blink Classics, a 50-kilometer roller ski race in classic technique.

On Friday, a 10/15 kilometers mass start race awaits the cross-country skiers, and a super sprint for the biathletes. On Saturday, a sprint race for the cross-country skiers and a mass start for the biathletes.

Also Read – Blink Festival 2025: Complete calendar

FACTS: BLINK FESTIVAL 2025

• Who: Cross-country skiers and biathletes at national and international levels, as well as junior classes and age-specific classes for younger athletes
• What: Summer ski festival, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and long-distance skiing, held for the first time in 2006
• Where: Norway
• When: August 6 to 9, 2025
• Website: Blink Festival

Program

Wednesday, August 6:  BLINK Lysebotn Up, 7.5km uphill race (More information can be found HERE and HERE)

• 11:00 CET: 1km and 2km girls and boys
• 11:45 CET: 7.5km skate women senior and women junior
• 13:30 CET: 7.5km double poling women and men senior
• 15:00 CET: 7.5km skate men senior and men junior
• Prize giving at Øygardstøl after the finish

Thursday, August 7:  BLINK Classics at Ålgård (More information can be found HERE)

• 15:00-23:00 CET: Folk Festival at Ålgård – activities for children and young people
• 15:00 CET: Jæren Sparebank Kid Camps opens
• 15:00-15:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 17:00-17:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 18:45 CET: Start BLINK Classics
• 20:45 CET: Estimated finish time BLINK Classics
• 21:15 CET: Free concert with DDE

Friday, August 8: BLINK in Sandnes Sentrum (More information can be found HERE and HERE)

• 7:00-14:20 CET: Competitions for age groups and juniors 
• 12:00-21:00 CET: Rogaland Sparebank Kid Camp: Activities for children and young people in Rutenparken
• 14:00-14:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 14:30-15:15 CET: Shooting – biathlon elite
• 15:30-15:50 CET: Cross-country skiing – prologue women and men
• 15:55-16:50 CET: Biathlon – shooting duel women and men
• 17:00-17:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 17:10-18:25 CET: Biathlon – super sprint qualification elite women and men

18:25-18:55 CET: Cross-country skiing – 10km mass start women

• 18:55-19:45 CET: Biathlon – super sprint final women and men
• 19:45-20:25 CET: Cross-country skiing – 15km mass start men
• 20:45 CET: Award ceremony
• 21:00 CET: Free concert with Postgirobygget

Saturday, August 9: BLINK in Sandnes Sentrum (More information can be found HERE and HERE)

• 7:30-14:20 CET: Competitions for age groups and juniors
• 11:00-12:00 CET: Free brunch
• 12:00-21:00 CET: Rogaland Sparebank Kid Camp: Activities for children and young people in Rutenparken
• 12:00-12:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 14:15-15:00 CET: Prize-giving ceremony for age groups in Rutenparken
• 14:30-15:15 CET: Shooting – biathlon elite
• 15:30-15:44 CET: Cross-country skiing – prologue women and men
• 16:05-17:28 CET: Biathlon – Quarterfinals mass start women and men
• 16:00-16:45 CET: Children’s entertainment with Fire Bear Bjørnis
• 17:44-19:20 CET: Cross-country skiing – quarterfinals and semifinals sprint women and men
• 19:22-20:08 CET: Biathlon – semifinals mass start women and men
• 20:10-20:23 CET: Cross-country skiing – finals sprint women and men
• 20:25-21:05 CET: Biathlon – finals mass start women and men
• 21:25 CET: Awards ceremony
• 21:45 CET: Free concert with CC Cowboys

For a comprehensive Blink Festival events program, click HERE

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