The second day of the Toppidrettsveka in Norway concluded with Jules Chappaz winning the sprint roller ski race in classic technique.

A sprint race in classic technique for women and men concluded Toppidrettsveka day two. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Norway. 

In the men’s race, Jules Chappaz, from France, won in a total time of 3:13.32.

Oskar Opstad Vike, from Norway, finished in second place, 0.02 seconds back. Lars Opstad Vike, also from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 1.63 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3 Sprint C, Men

1. Jules Chappaz, France, 3:13:32
2. Oskar Opstad Vike, Norway, +0.02
3. Lars Opstad Vike, Norway, +1.63

Complete results can be found HERE 

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Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2026 – complete calendar

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2026

• Who: Senior athletes – women and men
• What: International roller ski competition over three days.
• Where: Hitra, Aure, Sverresborg – Norway
• When: August 21-23, 2026
• Website: Toppidrettsveka 2026

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2026

Friday, August 21, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Long-distance race 53km for men/32km for women from Knarrlagsundet Bridge to Fillan, Mass Start, Classic Technique

• 17:35 CEST: Men’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 17:50 CEST: Women’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 19:50-19:55 CEST: Finish at Fillan
• 20:00 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Saturday, August 22, Hitra (More information can be found HERE and HERE)

Brekka Opp, 10km Mass Start Freestyle

• 10:30 CEST: Men’s start at Stemshaug church
• 10:35 CEST: Women’s start at Stemshaug church
• 11:00 CEST: Finish at Brekka
• 11:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Aure Sprint, Classic Technique

• 17:05 CEST: Start qualification – Women
• 17:40 CEST: Start qualification – Men
• 19:20 CEST: Start quarter-finals
• 20:10 CEST: Start semi-finals
• 20:35 CEST: Start final – Women
• 20:45 CEST: Start final – Men
• 20:50 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 23, Sverresborg (More information can be found HERE)

20km Pursuit, Classic Technique

• 13:00 CEST: Start – Women
• 14:00 CEST: Finish – Women
• 14:10 CEST: Start – Men
• 15:00 CEST: Finish – Men
• 15:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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