The Ski Classics Challengers event, American Birkebeiner, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin, USA. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in the United States of America, American Birkebeiner, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Luke Jager and Alayna Sonnesyn won their respective races with solid performances.

American Birkebeiner – 50km Skating Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner, Luke Jager, completed the race at a time of 1:50:44.9.

Michael Earnhart finished in second place, 0.5 seconds behind, followed by Benjamin Dohlby, completing the podium in third position and 0.8 seconds back.

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Top 3 Men

1. Luke Jager, 1:50:44.9
2. Michael Earnhart, +0.5
3. Benjamin Dohlby, +0.8

Full results can be found HERE

American Birkebeiner – 50km Skating Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner, Alayna Sonnesyn, completed the event in a total time of 2:08:09.6.

Anna-Maria Dietze finished in second place, 0.3 seconds back, followed by Emma Reeder, 2.9 seconds behind the winner, and completed the podium in third place.

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Top 3 Women

1. Alayna Sonnesyn, 2:08:09.6
2. Anna-Maria Dietze, +0.3
3. Emma Reeder, +2.9

Full results can be found HERE

As the American Birkebeiner 50km Skating is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team-registered athletes can earn points toward the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the 2025/2026 season can be found on Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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