Team Rustad IL Oslo – Pro Team presentation Season XVI

by Leandro Lutz • 24.10.2024
Team Rustad XVI
Rustad IL is one of Norway’s most prestigious ski clubs, steeped in Olympic and World Championship history. The Pro Team, Team Rustad IL Oslo, carries the club’s legacy onto the grand stage of Ski Classics.

Rustad IL is one of Norway’s most prestigious ski clubs, steeped in Olympic and World Championship history. The Pro Team, Team Rustad IL Oslo, carries the club’s legacy onto the grand stage of Ski Classics.

With a roster of eight skilled athletes, Team Rustad IL Oslo boasts a blend of youth and experience, bringing the best of both worlds to long-distance skiing.

According to Atle Smenes, Pro Team Director, “the long-distance ski team has a background from the ski club Rustad IL in Oslo. Rustad IL is one of the biggest ski clubs in Norway. The club has the last years been the most represented in Birkebeinerrennet and we have long traditions with long-distance skiing,” and elaborates:

“The club does a serious job of having a good offer for junior and senior athletes and has a large training group. Team Rustad IL in Ski Classics is our club’s offer for athletes who want to focus on long-distance skiing. We have a good mix between young athletes and experienced athletes.”

For Ski Classics Season XVI, the goal is clear:

“Our hope is to achieve top results at the same time as we want to develop young athletes to become top athletes in Ski Classics,” concludes the Pro Team Director.

With a rich heritage, a commitment to local collaboration, and a mix of youth and experience, Team Rustad IL Oslo is undoubtedly a force to reckon with in the upcoming season.

Also Read: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

Team Rustad IL Oslo

Pro Team Athletes

AthletesCountryGenderDate of BirthSC Ranking
Hans Petter RolkeNORM17.05.1998#58
Magnus WaalerNORM30.07.1993#103
Lars SørensenNORM26.02.1998#114
Hanne SkulbruNORW15.01.1996#135
Karoline NæssNORW07.07.1994#165
Stefano ZanottoITAM01.09.1992#201
Tor Olav Nesheim HægelandNORM12.04.1998#211
Emma Kristine SkjerstadNORW03.07.1990#7855

*Youth
**Cubs

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