The Ski Classics Challengers event, Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet, took place this Saturday with a 45km long-distance skiing race in classic technique at Kvam, Norway. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, one of the Ski Classics Challengers events in Norway, Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Tord Asle Gjerdalen, PrestasjonsBoost, and Kari Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, won their respective races with solid performances.

Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet – 45km Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner, Tord Asle Gjerdalen, PrestasjonsBoost, completed the race in a time of 2:04:37.0.

Halvor Kleivi, Team Andiamo, finished in second place, 4:44.0 behind, followed by Edvard Hamilton, Sør-Fron IL, completing the podium in third position and 5:22.0 seconds back.

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Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet – Top 5 Men

1. Tord Asle Gjerdalen, PrestasjonsBoost, 2:04:37.0
2. Halvor Kleivi, Team Andiamo, +4:44.0
3. Edvard Hamilton, Sør-Fron IL, +5:22.0
4. Kjetil Tyrom, Gausdal SK, +10:15.0
5. Mads Buhaug, Øyer/Tretten Idrettsforening, +10:42.0

Full results can be found HERE

Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet – 45km Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner was Kari Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, completing the event in a total time of 2:18:59.0.

Maren Engeskaug, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV/Hamar Skiklubb, finished in second place, 3:00.0 back, followed by Ragnhild Haukåen, Ringebu/Fåvang SK, 16:19:0 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

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Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet – Top 5 Women

1. Kari Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, 2:18:59.0
2. Maren Engeskaug, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV/Hamar Skiklubb, +3:00.0
3. Ragnhild Haukåen, Ringebu/Fåvang SK, +16:19.0
4. Trude Nonstad Fornes, Ranheim SK, +24:45.0
5. Hege Skari, Lillehammer Skiklub, +28:39.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet 45km is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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