Toppidrettsveka 2024 had its first day this Wednesday with a 56km mass start classic roller ski race in Hitra, Norway. Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, won with a solid performance.

Toppidrettsveka Hitra – Women’s Race

After an impressive performance, Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, took first place today at the 56km classic roller ski race. Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, snagged second place, and Rosie Brennan, Team Robinson Trentino, completed the podium in third place.

Top 5, 56km Classic – Mass Start, Women

1. Silje Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, 2:27:59.0
2. Astrid Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, +0.1
3. Magni Smedås, Team Eksjöhus, +1:56.0
4. Rosie Brennan, Team Robinson Trentino/USA, +2:06.9
5. Johanna Hagström, Sweden, 2:42.9

Complete results can be found HERE

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Tomorrow, Thursday, August 15, it’s time for the 1.4km sprint in classic technique. On Friday, a 20 kilometers mass start race awaits the skiers, and on Saturday, a 12-km pursuit race in freestyle technique is on the menu.

Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2024 – Complete calendar

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2024

• Who: Senior athletes – women and men
• What: International roller ski competition over four days. Toppidrettsveka is being held for the 20th time this year
• Where: Hitra (Trøndelag), Aure (Møre og Romsdal), and Granåsen (Trondheim)
• When: August 14-17, 2024
• Reigning Champions: Tiril Udnes Weng and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
• TV: All competitions will be broadcast on NRK
• Website: Toppidrettsveka 2024

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2024

Wednesday, August 14, Hitra:
Long-distance race 56km from Knarren Brygge to Fillan, mass start, classic technique

• 18:10 CET: Women’s start at Knarren Brygge
• 18:35 CET: Men’s start at Knarren Brygge
• 20:40-20:50 CET: Finish for women and men at Fillan
• 20:50 CET: Award ceremony

Thursday, August 15, Aure:
Sprint, 1.4km classic technique

• 17:05 CET: Women’s prologue
• 17:40 CET: Men’s prologue
• 19:20 CET: Quarterfinals
• 20:10 CET: Semifinals
• 20:35 CET: Women’s final
• 20:45 CET: Men’s final
• 20:50 CET: Award ceremony

Friday, August 16, Granåsen:
20km mass start, classic

• 19:20 CET: Start 20km women
• 20:05 CET: Finish women
• 20:10 CET: Start 20km men
• 20:50 CET: Finish men
• 21:00 CET: Award ceremony

Saturday, August 17, Granåsen:
Finale 12km pursuit, free technique

• 15:20: Start 12km women
• 15:50: Finish women
• 16:00: Start 12km men
• 16:25: Finish men
• 16:35: Award ceremony

All competitions will be broadcast on NRK.

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