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

Erik Valnes (NOR) took first place at the Oberhof sprint race in classic technique with a total time of 2:42.75. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Ansgar Evensen, from Norway, 0.40 seconds back, in second place.

Even Northug, also from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 3.31 seconds behind the winner. 

Harald Østberg Amundsen, from Norway, and Valerio Grond, from Switzerland, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint F, Men

1. Erik Valnes (NOR), 2:42.75
2. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), +0.40
3. Even Northug (NOR), +3.31
4. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +4.88
5. Valerio Grond (SUI), +6.74
6. Ben Ogden (USA), +8.22

Here you can find the complete results.

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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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