Dominant win for Johaug at the Norwegian Championships

by Leandro Lutz • 23.03.2024
Johaug
Therese Johaug secured first place in the 30km individual start race in freestyle technique at the Norwegian cross-country skiing Championships part 2, in her first race at the elite level after retirement. Results from the 30km race.

Therese Johaug secured first place in the 30km individual start race in freestyle technique at the Norwegian cross-country skiing Championships part 2, in her first race at the elite level after retirement. Results from the 30km race.

Therese Johaug took first place at the 30km individual start race in freestyle technique at the Norwegian Championships with a total time of 1:13:52.3. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Sophia Laukli, from the USA, 2:49.4 back.

The Ski Classics Pro Team athlete Magni Smedås, Team Eksjöhus, completed the podium in third place (silver medal at the Norwegian Championships) after a solid race, 2:51.3 behind the winner.

Astrid Øyre Slind and Margrethe Bergane rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th (bronze medal at the Norwegian Championships) and 5th, respectively.

Top 10, Women

  1. Therese Johaug (NOR), 1:13:52.3
  2. Sophia Laukli (USA), +2:49.4
  3. Magni Smedås (NOR), +2:51.3
  4. Astrid Øyre Slind (NOR), +3:15.3
  5. Heidi Weng (NOR), +3:34.0
  6. Margrethe Bergane (NOR), +3:55.1
  7. Ida Lien (NOR), +4:00.4
  8. Nora Sanness (NOR), +4:04.4
  9. Helene Marie Fossesholm (NOR), +4:19.2
  10. Sofie Nordsveen Hustad (NOR), +4:40.8

Here you can find the complete results

See below the complete program for the Norwegian Championships Part 2.

FACTS Norwegian Championships Part 2 

  • When: Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23, 2024
  • Who: Cross-country skiers
  • Where: Lillehammer, Norway

PROGRAM

Thursday, March 21: Team Sprint Classic (Start lists, details and results)

  • 15:00 CET: Team Sprint C, Qualify
  • 18:00 CET: Team Sprint C, Finals

Friday, March 22: 5km/10km Individual Start Classic (Start lists, details and results)

  • 10:20 CET: 5km C, Women
  • 13:10 CET: 10km C, Men

Saturday, March 23: 30km/50km Individual Start Freestyle (Start lists, details and results)

  • 9:30 CET: 30km F, Women
  • 12:35 CET: 50km F, Men

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