Axel Jutterström has convincingly started the season. He is third in the Champion standings overall and leads the race for the Youth bib. He has racked up prominent results, and last weekend’s 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon was no exception, ending in fifth place.

“I was sick over Christmas, so I was unsure about my form for the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon. It felt quite tough the week before, so I’m happy my body felt good during the race,” Axel says to ProXCskiing.com.

Engadin La Diagonela has a tough finish with a longer uphill. Axel believes this will suit him well. 

“I think the finish on Saturday will suit me well because it’s uphill in the last kilometers. It’s different from most races, and I would say those finishes suit me best,” explains Jutterström.

How do you feel about your form now? 

“It has felt good after the race, and my body has recovered well.”

Strong Team 

Team Eksjöhus has had a good start to the season, with several skiers delivering strong performances. In La Venosta, Team Eksjöhus had four male skiers in the lead group. Axel believes this opens more tactical moves.

“It’s really fun that we have so many strong guys right now, and it allows us to use several different tactics. Some can be more offensive, and others more defensive. It’s fun to see your teammates perform well, too.”

“I have trained with these guys all year, and it has helped everyone to raise their level,” he concludes.

Read More: All you need to know ahead of Engadin La Diagonela

Engadin La Diagonela

Engadin La Diagonela, the sixth event in Ski Classics Season XV, takes place this Saturday, January 20, in Switzerland.

Engadin La Diagonela– Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 6

• Date: January 20, 2024
• Distance: 55km Classic Technique
• Place: Pontresina-Zuoz, Italy
• Start Time: Men 9:55 CET/ Women 10:00 CET
• Number of SC Sprints: 2
  • Samedan: 5km 
  • St. Moritz: 14km
• Website: Engadin La Diagonela 
• SC Play: Engadin La Diagonela

Engadin La Diagonela program, start lists, timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE.

The Season XV of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 15 events on 11 event weekends in 6 different countries. 

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV (2023/2024)

• Event 1: December 9, 2023 – Bad Gastein PTT, Austria, 13km
• Event 2: December 10, 2023 – Bad Gastein Criterium, Austria, 36km
• Event 3: December 16, 2023 – La Venosta Criterium, Italy, 37km 
• Event 4: December 17, 2023 – La Venosta ITT, Italy, 10km
• Event 5: January 13, 2024 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, Italy, 62km
• Event 6: January 20, 2024 – Engadin La Diagonela, Switzerland, 55km
• Event 7: January 28, 2024 – Marcialonga, Italy, 70km
• Event 8: February 11, 2024 – Jizerská50, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 9: February 17, 2024 – Grönklitt Classic, Sweden, 60km
• Event 10: February 18, 2024 – Grönklitt ITT, Sweden, 13km
• Event 11: March 3, 2024 – Vasaloppet, Sweden, 90km
• Event 12: March 16, 2024 – Birkebeinerrennet, Norway, 54km
• Event 13: April 6, 2024 – Reistadløpet, Norway, 50km
• Event 14: April 7, 2024 – Summit 2 Senja, Norway, 60km
• Event 15: April 13, 2024 – Ski Classics Grand Finale – Janteloppet, Norway, 100km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com