Clean sweep for Norway at the Scandinavian Cup 20km classic in Vantaa

by Leandro Lutz • 03.01.2026
Sandvik
The Scandinavian Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Vantaa, Finland, with a 20km interval start race in classic technique for women and men. Check out the men’s results.

The Scandinavian Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Vantaa, Finland, with a 20km interval start race in classic technique for women and men. Check out the men’s results.

Edvard Sandvik, from Norway, took first place in the men’s 20km race in classic technique at the Scandinavian Cup in Vantaa. Complete results from the men’s event.

Edvard Sandvik, from Norway, showed his form and won today’s race with a total time of 50:36.9.

Filip Skari, from Norway, snagged second place, 9.7 seconds back, and Even Solem Michelsen completed the Norwegian podium in third place, 24.5 seconds behind the winner. 

Top 5, 20km Interval Start Classic, Men

1. Edvard Sandvik (NOR), 50:36.9
2. Filip Skari (NOR), +9.7
3. Even Solem Michelsen (NOR), +24.5
4. Martin Kirkeberg Moerk (NOR), +25.1
5. Simen Myhre (NOR), +30.9
5. Eirik Mysen (NOR), +30.9

Complete results can be found HERE

Scandinavian Cup – Vantaa 2025/2026

Vantaa will host three races from Friday to Sunday. The program opened on Friday, January 2, with a 1.3km sprint race in classic technique, followed by a 20km interval start in classic technique on Saturday, January 3. The weekend concludes on Sunday, January 4, with a 10km interval start race in freestyle technique.

Read More – Scandinavian Cup: Cross-country skiing calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

Where to Watch

The streaming platform SC Play will broadcast the Scandinavian Cup live worldwide from Vantaa, Finland, at the beginning of January 2026.

The Scandinavian Cup in Vantaa offers an exciting three-day cross-country skiing competition weekend, featuring some of the World’s top athletes on the start line. Fans can follow the action live on SC Play.

Viewers can watch the entire weekend live and on demand exclusively on SC Play, which holds exclusive broadcast rights in all countries except Finland, where the rights are non-exclusive.

SC Play is included with memberships on ProXCskiing.comLangd.seLangrenn.comMaastohiihto.com, and Bezky.net.

WATCH SCANDINAVIAN CUP IN VANTAA ON SC PLAY

FACTS Vantaa Scandinavian Cup Season 2025/2026

  • When: Friday, January 2 to Sunday, January 4, 2026 
  • Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
  • Where: Vantaa, Finland
  • What: FIS Cross-Country Scandinavian Cup in Vantaa, Finland

PROGRAM

Friday, January 2: 1.3km Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

  • 9:00 CET: 1.3km Sprint Qualification C, Women
  • 9:00 CET: 1.3km Sprint Qualification C, Men
  • 11:30 CET: 1.3km Sprint Heats/Final C, Women
  • 11:30 CET: 1.3km Sprint Heats/Final C, Men

Saturday, January 3: 20km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

  • 9:00 CET: 20km Interval Start C, Women
  • 12:45 CET: 20km Interval Start C, Men

Sunday, January 4: 10km Interval Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

  • 9:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Women
  • 12:15 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Men

The complete competition program can be found HERE on the event’s website.

Read More – Scandinavian Cup: Cross-country skiing calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season 

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