Kanalrennet, a 50km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place on Saturday evening with a strong starting field in Norway.

Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes and World Cup skiers matched their skills in a tough race. After a day full of action, Kanalrennet’s winners were Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, and Oskar Opstad Vike, Team Ragde Charge, both showing strong summer performances.

In the 50km women’s race, Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, dominated the event from the beginning and won with a total time of 1:56:20.8, ahead of Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Ragde Charge, in second place, more than six minutes and thirty seconds back. Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, finished in third place at 2:03.00.1. 

Top 3, Kanalrennet 50km, Women

1. Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, 1:56:20.8
2. Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Ragde Charge, 2:02:58.9
3. Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, 2:03:00.1

Complete results

In the 50km men’s competition, the race was fierce until the finish line. The winner was Oskar Opstad Vike, Team Ragde Charge, with a total time of 1:45:26.9. Daniel Stock, Team Aker Dæhlie, finished in second place, 0.3 seconds behind, followed by Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, with the same time and completing the podium in the third position. 

Top 3, Kanalrennet 50km, Men

1. Oskar Opstad Vike, Team Ragde Charge, 1:45:26.9
2. Daniel Stock, Team Aker Dæhlie, 1:45:27.2
3. Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, 1:45:27.2

Complete results

Kanalrennet roller ski race in age classes also took place today with a 25km classic event for men and women.

Kanalrennet Age Classes

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 19-20 years – Women

1. Helene Haugan (NOR), Gulset Idrettsforening, 1:09:42.9

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 17-18 years – Women

1. Camilla Nygård (NOR), Vindbjart Ski/Hsg, 1:12:18.8

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 21+ years – Women

1. Vilde Golberg (NOR), Njård/Fossum Elite, 1:06:36.6

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 19-20 years – Men

1. Daniel Sandvand Omfjord (NOR), Kristiansand S, 56:20.7

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 17-18 years – Men

1. Andreas Aasen Haug (NOR), Skarphedin IL, 59:30.0

Winner Kanalrennet 25km, 21+ years – Men

1. Ole Bollandsås (NOR), Rustad IL, 1:16:53.2

Complete results of Kanalrennet can be found here (senior) and here (age classes).