The Roller Ski World Championships continued this Saturday in Madona, Latvia, with a 200m sprint freestyle race for senior men and senior women.

Madona Roller Ski World Championships: sprint senior men’s race 

Emanuele Becchis (Italy) took home first place in the senior men’s sprint freestyle final.

Michele Valerio (Italy) snagged second place, and Lauris Kaparkalejs (Latvia) completed the podium in third place.

Top 3 

1. Emanuele Becchis (Italy)

2. Michele Valerio (Italy)

3. Lauris Kaparkalejs (Latvia)

Complete results can be found HERE 

Madona Roller Ski World Championships: sprint senior women’s race 

Linda Kaparkaleja (LAT) took first place in the senior women’s sprint freestyle final.

Ragnhild Aarekol (NOR) snagged second place, and Tena Hadzic (CRO) completed the podium in third place.

Top 3 

1. Linda Kaparkaleja (LAT)

2. Ragnhild Aarekol (NOR)

3. Tena Hadzic (CRO)

Complete results can be found HERE 

The story is being updated. 

Also Read: Program for the Madona Roller Ski World Championships 2026 

FACTS: Madona Roller Ski World Championships 2026

• What: Roller Ski World Championships 2026 / Junior Roller Ski World Championships 2026 

• Where: Madona, Latvia 

• When: September 3 to 6, 2026 

• Who: International senior and junior athletes 

• Website: fis-ski.com 

Roller Ski World Championships 2026 – Program 

Thursday, September 3 (More information can be found HERE) 

• 10km Interval Start Classic – Senior Women 

• 10km Interval Start Classic – Senior Men 

• 10km Interval Start Classic – Junior Women 

• 10km Interval Start Classic – Junior Men 

Friday, September 4 (More information can be found HERE) 

• 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Senior Women 

• 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Senior Men 

• 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Junior Women 

• 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Junior Men 

Saturday, September 5 (More information can be found HERE) 

• 200m Sprint Qualification Freestyle – Senior Women & Men / Junior Women & Men 

• 200m Sprint Final Freestyle – Senior Women & Men / Junior Women & Men 

Sunday, September 6 (More information can be found HERE) 

• 20km Mass Start Freestyle – Senior Women 

• 20km Mass Start Freestyle – Senior Men 

• 15km Mass Start Freestyle – Junior Women 

• 15km Mass Start Freestyle – Junior Men 

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