A thriller awaits in Norway: With two Ski Classics Pro Tour events left, almost all bibs are still up for grabs – it is impossible to predict who will take the biggest prize money.

On Sunday, €200.000 will be awarded to the overall winners of Ski Classics Season XVI. With two Pro Tour events remaining – Reistadløpet and Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – only one of the eight overall competitions has been mathematically decided: the Sprint bib in the women’s category, which firmly belongs to Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon.

In both Reistadløpet and Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja, the winner earns 300 points, second place gets 260 points, third place 230 points, and fourth place 200 points. Additionally, 45 Climb points are up for grabs for those who reach the Iconic Climbs first in both races, and 30 Sprint points are available in each race.

Also Read: All you need to know ahead of Reistadløpet and Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja Season XVI

Complete points distribution HERE

Current Standings in the Bib Competitions Ahead of the Season’s Final Two Pro Tour Events

MEN’S COMPETITION: EXCEPTIONALLY CLOSE

Six athletes are still in contention for the overall victory in the men’s category. The top three—Amund Hoel, Johan Tjelle, and Ole Jørgen Bruvoll—all from Team Engcon, are separated by just 37 points.

Following them is Andreas Nygaard in fourth place, 71 points behind leader Amund Hoel. Max Novak is in fifth, 130 points back, while Emil Persson sits in sixth, 138 points behind.

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Top 3 Men – Ski Classics Champion (Yellow Bib)

1. Amund Hoel, Team Engcon – 2.557 points
2. Johan Tjelle, Team Engcon – 2.531 points
3. Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon – 2.520 points

Complete Champion standings HERE

In the Sprint Competition, the fight is between Vebjørn Moen from Team Eksjöhus and Anton Persson from Team Ramudden, with just 46 points separating them.

Top 3 Men – Ski Classics Sprint (Green Bib)

1. Vebjørn Moen, Team Eksjöhus – 289 points
2. Anton Persson, Team Ramudden – 243 points
3. Simen Ramstad, Team Kaffebryggeriet Driv – 108 points

Complete Sprint standings HERE

In the Climb Competition, it’s also a duel between two: Axel Jutterström from Team Eksjöhus leads Johan Hoel from Team Ragde Charge by 11 points.

Top 3 Men – Ski Classics Climb (Squared Patterned ‘Lumberjack’ Bib)

1. Axel Jutterström, Team Eksjöhus – 172 points
2. Johan Hoel, Team Ragde Charge – 161 points
3. Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon – 132 points

Complete Climb standings HERE

In the Youth Competition, French skier Jérémy Royer from Team Eksjöhus has a solid lead over Amund Riege from Team Ramudden, last season’s winner.

Top 3 Men – Ski Classics Youth (Pink Bib)

1. Jérémy Royer, Team Eksjöhus – 1.702 points
2. Amund Riege, Team Ramudden – 1.600 points
3. Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team – 1.481 points

Complete Youth standings HERE

WOMEN’S COMPETITION: A BATTLE TO THE FINISH LINE

In the women’s competition, it’s primarily a duel between two favorites: Anikken Gjerde Alnæs leads Emilie Fleten by 81 points. Fleten dominated last season, winning all bibs by a large margin.

However, neither Alnæs nor Fleten is the top favorite to win Reistadløpet. Instead, Astrid Øyre Slind, Ebba Andersson, Stina Nilsson, and Victoria Carl—who are all out of the overall battle—are expected to fight for victory.

So how does Sweden’s triple world champion Ebba Andersson compare to defending champion Astrid Øyre Slind and this season’s Ski Classics breakout star Stina Nilsson?

Read More: Back in Ski Classics – Challenging Ebba and Pro Team stars

The battle for the Yellow bib will likely continue until the finish line at the Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja on Sunday.

Top 3 Women – Ski Classics Champion (Yellow Bib)

1. Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon – 3.660 points
2. Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden – 3.579 points
3. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge – 3.030 points

Complete Champion standings HERE

In the Sprint Competition, Alnæs has already secured the victory. She leads Fleten by 111 points, with only 60 points remaining in play.

Top 3 Women – Ski Classics Sprint (Green Bib)

1. Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon – 305 points
2. Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden – 194 points
3. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge – 160 points

Complete Sprint standings HERE

Top 3 Women – Ski Classics Climb (Squared Patterned ‘Lumberjack’ Bib)

1. Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden – 262 points
2. Anikken Gjerde Alnæs, Team Engcon – 242 points
3. Stina Nilsson, Team Ragde Charge – 228 points

Complete Climb standings HERE

Top 3 Women – Ski Classics Youth (Pink Bib)

1. Louise Lindström, Team Eksjöhus – 2.573 points
2. Hanna Lodin, Team Engcon – 2.460 points
3. Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team – 2.333 points

Complete Youth standings HERE

How Much Do Pro Team Stars Earn?

A total of €200.000 in prize money will be distributed on Sunday, with equal payouts for men and women.

Prize money breakdown

Champion (Yellow Bib)

1. 26.600 EUR
2. 12.600 EUR
3. 7.400 EUR
4. 5.000 EUR
5. 2.600 EUR

Sprint Competition

1. 6.600 EUR
2. 2.200 EUR
3. 1.400 EUR

Climb Competition

1. 6.600 EUR
2. 2.200 EUR
3. 1.400 EUR

Youth Competition

1. 2.000 EUR

Pro Team Competition

1. 15.000 EUR
2. 8.400 EUR
3. 6.400 EUR
4. 5.000 EUR
5. 4.000 EUR
6. 3.200 EUR
7. 2.800 EUR

Grand Slam

100.000 EUR
Jackpot Contribution 1.0%

See full prize money and points distribution HERE

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