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

Erik Valnes (NOR) took first place at the Ruka sprint race in classic technique with a total time of 2:37.96. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Richard Jouve, from France, 0.83 seconds back.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 1.70 seconds behind the winner. 

Federico Pellegrino, from Italy, and Ansgar Evensen, from Norway, round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint C, Men

1. Erik Valnes (NOR), 2:37.96
2. Richard Jouve (FRA), +0.83
3. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +1.70
4. Federico Pellegrino (ITA), +2.40
5. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), +8.45
6. Matz William Jenssen (NOR), +11.75

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 Ruka.

FACTS Ruka World Cup Season 2023/2024

• When: Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Ruka, Finland
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Ruka, Finland

PROGRAM

Friday, November 24: Sprint C (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Quali C, Women 
• 10:35 CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Women 

Saturday, November 25: 10km Individual C (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Individual C, Women
• 12:15 CET: 10km Individual C, Men

Sunday, November 26: 20km Mass Start F (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Women
• 12:35 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Men

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

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