The Finnish premiere weekend started today in Muonio with a classic sprint race for women and men. Norway dominated the men’s event with Erik Valnes winning the sprint race.

Erik Valnes (NOR) took first place in the men’s race. Mattis Stenshagen (NOR) snagged second place, and Lauri Vuorinen (FIN) completed the podium in third place. 

Top 6, Sprint Classic, Men

1. Erik Valnes (NOR, 2:55.70
2. Mattis Stenshagen (NOR), +1.20
3. Lauri Vuorinen (FIN), +1.22
4. Even Northug (NOR), +1.68
5. Gjøran Tefre (NOR), +1.76
6. Harald Oestberg Amundsen (NOR), +4.62

Complete results can be found HERE.

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Muonio FIS Races

The Finnish FIS season premiere in Muonio is known for drawing a large and solid international field. For many elite cross-country skiers, these races are an essential performance indicator for the World Cup in Ruka and a good thermometer for the winter.

The program in Muonio includes a classic sprint race (today), a 10km classic race with individual start on Saturday, November 11, and a 10km freestyle race with individual start on Sunday, November 12. 

Around 300 athletes from 19 different countries are taking part on the FIS races.

Preliminary start lists can be found HERE for Women and Here for Men. 

Program for the FIS Race in Muonio 

Friday, November 10

• 9:00 CET: 1.4km Sprint Quali C, Men
• 9:00 CET: 1.4km Sprint Quali C, Women
• 11:00 CET: 1.4km Sprint Final C, Men
• 11:00 CET: 1.4km Sprint Final C, Women 

Saturday, November 11

• 9:00 CET: 10km Interval C, Men
• 9:00 CET: 10km Interval C, Women

Sunday, November 12

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

Read more about last season’s results:

• Svendsen and Northug sprint winners in Muonio
• Hegstad Krüger and Hennig 10km classic winners in Muonio
• Double win for Germany in Muonio