The Roller Ski Junior World Championships got underway in Madona, Latvia, on Thursday with a 10km classic technique race. See who topped the podium on the women’s and men’s sides below.

The Roller Ski Junior World Championships kicked off this Thursday in Madona, Latvia, with 10km individual start races in classic technique for junior women and junior men. Check out the results below. 

Madona Roller Ski Junior World Championships: 10km junior women’s race

Sofiia Shkatula (UKR) took first place in the junior women’s 10km classic technique race with a total time of 27:57.1.

Matilda Grahn (SWE) snagged second place, 2.1 seconds behind the winner, and Gerda Kivil (EST) completed the podium in third place, 22.2 seconds back. 

Top 3 

1. Sofiia Shkatula (UKR), 27:57.1

2. Matilda Grahn (SWE), + 2.1

3. Gerda Kivil (EST), + 22.2

Complete results can be found HERE 

Madona Roller Ski Junior World Championships: 10km junior men’s race 

Tine Sporn (SLO) took home first place in the junior men’s 10km classic technique race, crossing the line in a total time of 23:57.0. 

Stefan Kivil (EST) snagged second place, 1.4 seconds back, and Ville Jutterdal (SWE) completed the podium in third place, 10.4 seconds behind the winner. 

Top 3 

1. Tine Sporn (SLO), 23:57.0

2. Stefan Kivil (EST), + 1.4

3. Ville Jutterdal (SWE), + 10.4

Complete results can be found HERE 

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 

The Roller Ski Guide 2026 

In addition to the thrilling competitions, we invite you to delve into our comprehensive Roller Ski Guide 2026. 

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