Ebba Andersson Wins The Women’s Skiathlon At The World Championships In Planica

by Leandro Lutz • 25.02.2023
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Ebba Andersson secured first place in the women’s skiathlon today for Sweden at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the women’s 7.5/7.5km skiathlon race.

Ebba Andersson secured first place in the women’s skiathlon today for Sweden at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the women’s 7.5/7.5km skiathlon race.

Ebba Andersson took first place, with a total time of 38:11.8. The Swedish cross-country skier was followed by Frida Karlsson, also from Sweden, 22.0 seconds back.

The Ski Classics Pro Tour Skier Astrid Øyre Slind, from Norway, completed the podium, finishing in third place after an impressive performance, 48.0 seconds behind the winner.

The Pro Tour athlete Astrid Øyre Slind (NOR), Team Aker Dæhlie, finished in 3rd place after an impressive performance. Photo: Petter Arvidson/BILDBYRÅN


Katharina Hennig, from Germany, and Kerttu Niskanen, from Finland, round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

Top 5, 7.5km/7.5km Skiathlon Women

  1. Ebba Andersson (SWE), 38:11.8
  2. Frida Karlsson (SWE), +22.0
  3. Astrid Øyre Slind (NOR), +48.0
  4. Katharina Hennig (GER), +53.3
  5. Kerttu Niskanen (FIN), +56.3

Here you can find the complete results.

Updates in progress

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. *subject to changes

FACTS Planica World Championships Season 2022/2023

  • When: Tuesday, February 21 to Sunday, March 5, 2023 
  • Who: Elite national skiers
  • Where: Planica, Slovenia
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Championships in Planica, Slovenia

Planica 2023 – Cross-Country Skiing Complete Program

February 21, Tuesday

  • 20:23 Opening Ceremony, Planica Nordic Park Kranjska Gora

February 22, Wednesday

  • 12:00 Women’s Qualification race, 5km freestyle
  • 13:30 Men’s Qualification race, 10km freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 23, Thursday

  • 12:00 Women/Men Sprint qualification, classic
  • 14:30 Women/Men Sprint finals, classic

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 24, Friday

  • 15:30 Men’s Skiathlon, 15/15km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 25, Saturday

  • 14:00 Women’s Skiathlon, 7.5km/7.5km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 26, Sunday

  • 11:30 Women/Men Team Sprint qualification, freestyle
  • 13:30 Women/Men Team Sprint finals, freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 27, Monday 

  • Day Off

February 28, Tuesday

  • 12:30 Women’s Individual, 10km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 1, Wednesday

  • 12:30 Men’s Individual, 15km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 2, Thursday 

  • 12:30 Women’s Relay, 4x5km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 3, Friday

  • 12:30 Men’s Relay, 4x10km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 4, Saturday

  • 12:00 Women’s Mass Start, 30km classic

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 5, Sunday

  • 12:00 Men’s Mass Start, 50km classic
  • After the competition – Medal and Closing Ceremony

Start list, details, and results you can find here

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