Nelli-Lotta Karppelin (FIN) and Jakob Elias Moch (GER) secured first place in the 7.5km interval start races in classic technique at the Gangwon Youth Olympic Winter Games. Results from the race.

Women’s Sprint – Youth Olympic Games

Nelli-Lotta Karppelin, from Finland, took first place at the Gangwon 7.5km interval start race in classic technique with a total time of 22:19.6. The Finnish cross-country skier was followed by Agathe Margreither, from France, 10.5 seconds back, in second place.

Annette Coupat, also from France, completed the podium in third place, 12.7 seconds behind the winner. 

Elsa Tänglander, from Sweden, and Sarah Hofmann, from Germany, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 10, 7.5km Interval Start Classics, Women

1. Nelli-Lotta Karppelin (FIN), 22:19.6
2. Agathe Margreither (FRA), +10.5
3. Annette Coupat (FRA), +12.7
4. Elsa Tänglander (SWE), +23.8
5. Sarah Hofmann (GER), +24.8
6. Neve Gerard (USA), +25.5
7. Marie Schwitzer (ITA), +25.7
8. Heidi Bucher (AUT), +31.1
9. Leandra Schoepfer (SUI), +39.8
10. Gerda Kivil (EST), +46.1

Here you can find the complete results.

Men’s Sprint – Youth Olympic Games

Jakob Elias Moch, from Germany, took first place at the Gangwon 7.5km race in classic technique with a total time of 19:47.2. The German cross-country skier was followed by Jonas Müller, also from Germany, 5.4 seconds back, in second place.

Quentin Lespine, from France, completed the podium in third place, 6.9 seconds behind the winner. 

Gaspard Cottaz, from France, and Måns Ravald, from Sweden, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 10, 7.5km Interval Start Classic, Men

1. Jakob Elias Moch (GER), 19:47.2
2. Jonas Müller (GER), +5.4
3. Quentin Lespine (FRA), +6.9
4. Gaspard Cottaz (FRA), +22.3
5. Måns Ravald (SWE), +26.2
6. Topias Vuorela (FIN), +28.3
7. Nolan Gertsch (SUI), +28.6
8. Eduard Simbartl (CZE), +34.5
9. Marco Pinzani (ITA), +35.2
10. Federico Pozzi (ITA), +35.8

Here you can find the complete results.

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See below the complete cross-country skiing program with facts and information links for the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Gangwon, South Korea.

FACTS Youth Olympic Winter Games 2024

• When: Monday, January 29, to Thursday, February 1, 2024 
• Who: Youth national skiers – women and men
• Where: Gangwon, South Korea
• What: Youth Olympic Winter Games 2024 in Gangwon, South Korea

PROGRAM

Monday, January 29: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 2:30 CET: Sprint Qualification F, Women
• 3:05 CET: Sprint Qualification F, Men
• 4:30 CET: Sprint Final F, Women
• 5:00 CET: Sprint Final F, Men

Tuesday, January 30: 7.5km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found here)

• 2:30 CET: 7.5km Interval Start C, Women
• 5:00 CET: 7.5km Interval Start C, Men

Thursday, February 1: 4x5km Mixed Relay Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 2:30 CET: 4x5km Mixed Relay C/F

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