Team GS8 – Pro Team presentation Season XVI 

by Leandro Lutz • 27.10.2024
Pro Team GS8
This Swedish Pro Team is gearing up for its first season in Ski Classics. The squad has seven athletes, and they are all from Sweden. 

This Swedish Pro Team is gearing up for its first season in Ski Classics. The squad has seven athletes, and they are all from Sweden. 

The Pro Team is stepping into action this season and counts on their youthful vigor. For the upcoming Ski Classics Season XVI, the squad is bringing seven athletes, three women, and four men: Matilda Bandefur (2004), Maja Heikki (2003), Lisa Jonsson (1999), Gabriel Strid (1997), Kasper Olsen (2002), Emil Nykvist (1997), and Linus Jansson (1990).

For Season XVI, Team GS8 aims to make its mark in the long-distance skiing circuit and proudly carry its colors in the upcoming Pro Tour races.

Also Read: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

Team GS8

  • Country: Sweden
  • Pro Team Director: Gabriel Strid
  • Pro Team Ranking: New
  • Website: Team GS8
  • Instagram: Team GS8 
  • Facebook: Team GS8

Pro Team Athletes

AthletesCountryGenderDate of BirthSC Ranking
Gabriel StridSWEM20.09.1997#53
Kasper OlsenSWEM11.01.2002*#242
Linus JanssonSWEM30.08.1990#267
Maja HeikkiSWEW12.09.2003*#370
Matilda BandefurSWEW10.05.2004**#3794
Emil NykvistSWEM25.03.1997#
Lisa JonssonSWEW19.08.1999*#

*Youth
**Cubs

For more updates and information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site and live streaming of Ski Classics Pro Tour events and selected Ski Classics Challengers with English commentary.

When you become part of one of the World’s leading XC ski communities, you will receive many exclusive offers all year round. 

Banner

Register HERE as a Member

Show sharing buttons

Subscribe to our newsletter

Most read

  • poles technique
    1

    Technique expert warns: “For every centimeter of incorrect pole length, you lose time”

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Translated by Katerina Paul
    04.03.2026
  • 20.01.2023, Zuoz Switzerland (SUI): Chris Andre Jespersen (NOR), Astrid Oyre Slind (NOR), (l-r) - Ski Classics La Diagonela, Zuoz (SUI).
    1

    Coach leaving Team Aker Dæhlie

    by Ingeborg Scheve
    11.05.2026
  • Fleten Team Engcon
    1

    Team Engcon presents lineup for Ski Classics Season XVIII

    by Maja Eriksson/Leandro Lutz
    02.05.2026
  • roller skiing
    1

    Injury-free roller skiing: Top tips from Petter Eliassen

    by André Santos/Leandro Lutz
    16.05.2025
  • Stadaas
    1

    Marcialonga Season XVII: Men’s preliminary results

    by Leandro Lutz
    25.01.2026

More Articles

  • Bad Gastein

    Registrations opening soon for BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS and BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint

    Registrations for the BAD GASTEIN CLASSICS, a Ski Classics Challengers event, and the BAD GASTEIN Vertical City Sprint are set to open on Saturday, June 27.
    by Leandro Lutz
    25.06.2026
  • Former cross-country skier to ride the Tour de France

    by Ingeborg Scheve
    24.06.2026
  • Registrations are open for Ring Frei 2026

    by Leandro Lutz
    24.06.2026
  • Dropped from the national team and without support – Strømsheim makes a comeback

    by Ingeborg Scheve
    24.06.2026
  • ROLLER SKI TRAINING: Standard session on SkiErg

    by ProXCskiing.com
    24.06.2026