Toppidrettsveka 2025 opened on Friday with a 53km mass start in classic technique in Hitra, Norway. Casper Kvam Grindhagen, Team Elon Midt-Norge, secured the victory in a thrilling sprint finish.

Toppidrettsveka Hitra – Men’s Race

In the men’s race, we saw Casper Kvam Grindhagen, Team Elon Midt-Norge, taking home first place in a tight sprint finish and a total time of 2:10:02.0.

Mattis Stenshagen, Team Swix, snagged second place, 0:00.5 back, and Theo Schely, France, completed the podium in third place, 0:01.1 behind the winner.

Top 3, 53km Classic – Mass Start, Men

1. Casper Kvam Grindhagen, Team Elon Midt-Norge, 2:10:02.0
2. Mattis Stenshagen, Team Swix, +0:00.5
3. Theo Schely, France, +0:01.1

Complete results can be found HERE when available

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Tomorrow, Saturday, August 23, is the time for the sprint in freestyle technique. On Sunday, August 24, a 4km heats mass start in freestyle technique and a 10km pursuit race in classic technique are on the menu.

Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2025 – Complete calendar

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2025

• Who: Senior athletes – women and men
• What: International roller ski competition over three days. Toppidrettsveka is being held for the 21st time this year.
• Where: Hitra and Trondheim, Norway
• When: August 22-24, 2025
• Website: Toppidrettsveka 2025

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2025

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

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

• 17:40 CET: Men’s start at Knarren Brygge
• 18:00 CET: Women’s start at Knarren Brygge
• 19:20-19:50 CET: Finish at Fillan
• 20:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

Saturday, August 23, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Sprint, Freestyle Technique

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

Sunday, August 24, Trondheim City Center (More information can be found HERE)

4km Heats Mass Start, Freestyle Technique

• 11:00 CET: Start – Women
• 11:30 CET: Finish – Women
• 11:30 CET: Start – Men
• 12:30 CET: Finish – Men
• 17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

10km Pursuit, Classic Technique

• 15:30 CET: Start – Women
• 16:00 CET: Finish – Women
• 16:15 CET: Start – Men
• 16:45 CET: Finish – Men
• 17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

All competitions will be broadcast on NRK.

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