Fossesholm wins Toppidrettsveka heat race

by Leandro Lutz • 24.08.2025

Photo: Nordnes/NordicFocus

The third and final day of the Toppidrettsveka in Norway saw Helene Marie Fossesholm winning the women’s heat roller ski race in freestyle technique.

The day started with a 4km heat race in freestyle technique for women and men. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Trondheim, Norway.

In the women’s race, Helene Marie Fossesholm, Norway, won the race in a total time of 11:08.8.

Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Norway, finished in second place with a time of 11:09.6 and 10.8 seconds back. Julie Hammer, Norway, completed the podium in third place with a time of 11:29.4 and 20.6 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3 Heat F, Women

Helene Marie Fossesholm, Norway, 11:08.8
Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs, Norway, +10.8
Julie Hammer, Norway, +20.6

Complete results can be found HERE when available.

*The article is being updated

Who: Senior athletes – women and men
What: International roller ski competition over three days. Toppidrettsveka is being held for the 21st time this year.
Where: Hitra and Trondheim, Norway
When: August 22-24, 2025
Website: Toppidrettsveka 2025

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2025

Friday, August 22, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Long-distance race 53km for men/32km for women from Knarren Brygge to Fillan, Mass Start, Classic Technique

17:40 CET: Men’s start at Knarren Brygge
18:00 CET: Women’s start at Knarren Brygge
19:20-19:50 CET: Finish at Fillan
20:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

Saturday, August 23, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Sprint, Freestyle Technique

17:40 CET: Start qualification – Women
17:50 CET: Start qualification – Men
19:20 CET: Start quarter finals
20:10 CET: Start semi-finals
20:35 CET: Start final – Women
20:45 CET: Start final – Men
20:50 CET: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 24, Trondheim City Center (More information can be found HERE)

4km Heats Mass Start, Freestyle Technique

11:00 CET: Start – Women
11:30 CET: Finish – Women
11:30 CET: Start – Men
12:30 CET: Finish – Men
17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

10km Pursuit, Classic Technique

15:30 CET: Start – Women
16:00 CET: Finish – Women
16:15 CET: Start – Men
16:45 CET: Finish – Men
17:00 CET: Prize giving ceremony

All competitions will be broadcast on NRK.

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