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1 Emil Persson 26,131,871
2 Emilie Fleten 25,727,163
3 Ida Dahl 25,349,402
4 Kasper Stadaas 25,223,899
5 Andreas Nygaard 25,127,760
6 Johan Hoel 24,606,367
7 Max Novak 23,987,836
8 Thomas Ødegaard... 23,852,025
9 Magni Smedås 23,636,780
10 Amund Riege 23,583,626
11 Axel Jutterströ... 23,542,041
12 Torleif Syrstad 23,512,785
13 Herman Paus 23,495,292
14 Oskar Kardin 23,419,307
15 Runar Skaug Mat... 23,365,022
16 Morten Eide Ped... 23,285,882
17 Stian Hoelgaard 23,173,466
18 Alvar Myhlback 23,165,443
19 Petter Stakston 23,019,317
20 Eirik Sverdrup ... 22,963,315
21 Tord Asle Gjerd... 22,951,404
22 Magnus Vesterhe... 22,934,908
23 Karstein Johaug 22,778,591
24 Johannes Eklöf 22,675,173
25 Thomas Bing 22,339,680
26 Astrid Øyre Sli... 21,755,592
27 Kati Roivas 21,625,092
28 Jeremy Royer 21,459,378
29 Anikken Gjerde ... 21,371,471
30 Einar Kalland-O... 21,367,119
31 Silje Øyre Slin... 21,093,377
32 Nils Dahlsten 21,036,730
33 Klas Nilsson 20,963,902
34 Alfred Buskqvis... 20,959,327
35 Eddie Edström 20,922,307
36 Thomas Joly 20,769,655
37 Torgeir Sulen H... 20,750,282
38 Jenny Larsson 20,746,503
39 Karolina Hedens... 20,551,427
40 Marcus Johansso... 20,519,477
41 Patrick Fossum ... 20,194,014
42 Petter Northug 20,160,567
43 Fabián Štoček... 20,118,753
44 Joar Thele 20,099,099
45 Juuso Mäkelä 19,956,551
46 Sofie Elebro 19,615,781
47 Jan Šrail 19,577,269
48 Ole Jørgen Bruv... 19,126,007
49 Fredrik Helgest... 18,888,790
50 Gustav Eriksson 18,599,193
 
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Team Kaskipuu – Pro Team Presentation Season XIV

This gang of seven is one of the four Finnish Pro Teams in Ski Classics. There is a lot of experience on this team, and they will fight tooth and nail for the title of the best Finnish Pro Team this season.

Kari Varis is the leader of Team Kaskipuu, and he is one of the greatest long-distance skiers in Finland. He has won the biggest long-distance ski race in Finland so many times that he goes by the name of Mr. Finlandia-hiihto. He has also succeeded in many Worldloppet skating races taking several podium places. Additionally, he has taken many medals at the Finnish National Championships, and his latest one is the silver medal in the 50 km skating race right after Iivo Niskanen in 2021. Despite his great success, Kari has not actively been racing in Ski Classics, and most likely will not do so this season either. He might take part in some races, but he will leave the stage for his teammates.

Juuso Mäkelä and Veli-Matti Räsänen are the top skiers on the team, and they both are eager to raise the bar this winter. Juuso finished three Pro Tour races last season, and his best day happened at Marcialonga where he finished 33rd. Veli-Matti was a bit more active in Ski Classics than Juuso as he finished five races and managed to be among the top 38 skiers in three of them.

Matti Kaski and Tuomas Mikkonen represent the business side of things on the team, but they are skilled skiers as well. Matti was close to the top-100 club in the Pro Tour races he finished last winter while Tuomas was not far behind.

The two female skiers on Team Kaskipuu are close to the national top, and they managed to be in the top 10 at the Nationals. Oona Kettunen finished 10th in the 30 km classic race at the Finnish National Championships while Amanda Saari, a young upcoming star, was a little higher up in the result list by being 8th. Oona also showed that she has the needed capacity for long distances by winning Finlandia-hiihto, 62 km.

This team has great potential, but its female skiers may not be fully committed to racing in Ski Classics, which will hurt the team’s chances for valuable points. The two best male skiers need to up the ante and get into the top 30 on a regular basis if the team wants to take serious steps towards the ranking top.

Team Kaskipuu

  • Country: Finland
  • Pro Team Director: Kari Varis
  • Pro Team Ranking: 31

Athletes: 

AthleteCountryGenderDate of BirthSC Ranking
Veli-Matti RäsänenFINM28.03.1994#132
Juuso MäkeläFINM21.03.1994#164
Matti KaskiFINM30.12.1976#340
Kari VarisFINM23.11.1983#353
Tuomas MikkonenFINM28.05.1977#2446
Amanda SaariFINW06.01.2000
Oona KettunenFINW10.02.1994
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Kasper Stadaas, Team Ragde Charge, and Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden, are leading the Yellow Champion bib competition after Vasaloppet

Ski Classics Standings after Vasaloppet Season XV

Vasaloppet marked the eleventh stage in the Ski Classics Pro Tour and another Grand Classics event Season XV. After the legendary 90km long-distance race, these are the rankings and bib-holders in various overall competitions.

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