Erik Valnes winner at the World Cup 20km mass start in Oberhof

by Leandro Lutz • 20.01.2024
Oberhof Valnes
Erik Valnes secured first place in the men’s 20km mass start race in classic technique for Norway at the Oberhof cross-country skiing World Cup. Results from the mass start race.

Erik Valnes secured first place in the men’s 20km mass start race in classic technique for Norway at the Oberhof cross-country skiing World Cup. Results from the mass start race.

Erik Valnes (NOR) took first place at the Oberhof 20km mass start race in classic technique with a total time of 46:03.0. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, from Norway, 0.9 seconds back, in second place.

Pål Golberg, also from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 1.6 seconds behind the winner. 

Mattis Stenshagen, from Norway, and Federico Pellegrino, from Italy, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 10, 20km Mass Start C, Men

  1. Erik Valnes (NOR), 43:03.0
  2. Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget (NOR, +0.9
  3. Pål Golberg (NOR), +1.6
  4. Mattis Stenshagen (NOR), +1.7
  5. Federico Pellegrino (ITA), +2.1
  6. Perttu Hyvarinen (FIN), +2.2
  7. William Poromaa (SWE), +2.4
  8. Antoine Cyr (CAN), +2.5
  9. Ristomatti Hakola (FIN), +2.7
  10. Elia Barp (ITA), +7.0

Here you can find the complete results.

More information can be found HERE

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See below the complete program with facts and information links for the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany.

FACTS Oberhof World Cup Season 2023/2024

  • When: Friday, January 19, to Sunday, January 21, 2024 
  • Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
  • Where: Oberhof, Germany
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Oberhof, Germany

PROGRAM

Friday, January 19: Sprint Classic (More details can be found here)

  • 12:50 CET: Sprint Qualification C, Women
  • 13:24 CET: Sprint Qualification C, Men
  • 15:20 CET: Sprint Finals C, Women
  • 15:20 CET: Sprint Finals C, Men

Saturday, January 20: 20km Mass Start Classic (More details can be found here)

  • 10:25 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Men
  • 13:30 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Women

Sunday, January 21: 4×7.5km Relay Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found here)

  • 10:50 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Women
  • 13:10 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Men

Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2023/2024 Winter Season 

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