Saturday was the time for the fifth competition in the 157 XCC Rollerski Tour, the 157 XCC Open in Liared, Sweden.

On the women’s side, Linnea Johansson, Lager 157 Ski Team, had already secured the overall victory in the cup but had a close fight with teammate Karolina Hedenström all the way to the finish. In the end, Hedenström was the strongest and took home the victory in a close sprint. Third place in the race was the Norwegian Karoline Naess, Bjerke IL.

Top 3 Women, 157 XCC Open Liared

1. Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team, 3:07:43
2. Linnea Johansson, Lager 157 Ski Team, +0:00
3. Karoline Næss, Bjerke IL, +6:19

The Lager 157 Ski Team also won on the men’s side. Emil Persson won the half minute ahead of Runar Skaug Mathiesen. Third in the race was Thomas Gifstad, Team Robinson Trentino. 

In the men’s overall ranking, Marcus Johansson needed to “get to the finish line” to take home the victory. And it was a fifth place for Johansson, who thus won the overall ahead of Thomas Gifstad, Team Robinson Trentino. It is noteworthy that Alvar Myhlback made a comeback after the shoulder injury during Alliansloppet weekend. Myhlback was fourth, three minutes behind the winner Persson.

Top 3 Men,  157 XCC Open Liared

1. Emil Persson, Lager 157 Ski Team, 1:46:42
2. Runar Skaug Mathisen, Lager 157 Ski Team, +0:31
3. Thomas Gifstad, Team Robinson Trentino, +0:43

Link to 157 XCC Rollerski Tour