The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Oberhof, Germany, with a sprint race in freestyle. Check out the men’s results.

Lars Heggen (NOR) took first place in the men’s sprint race in freestyle technique at the World Cup in Oberhof, Germany – complete results from the men’s event.

Heggen claimed victory in the men’s freestyle sprint. The Norwegian skier set the fastest time in the final, stopping the clock at 2:25.83.

Italian Federico Pellegrino secured second place, just 0.32 seconds behind, while Norwegian Even Northug delivered a strong performance to take third place, 1.56 seconds back. 

Top 6, Sprint Freestyle, Men

1. Lars Heggen (NOR), 2:25.83
2. Federico Pellegrino (ITA), +0.32
3. Even Northug (NOR), +1.56
4. Lauri Vuorinen (FIN), +3.22
5. Emil Liekari (FIN), +5.76
6. Valerio Grond (SUI), +13.38  

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Cross-country World Cup: Complete program for Oberhof

FACTS Oberhof World Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Saturday, January 17 to Sunday, January 18, 2026 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Oberhof, Germany
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Oberhof, Germany

PROGRAM

Saturday, January 17: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 13:35 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 14:08 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Women
• 16:05 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Men

Sunday, January 18: 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 12:55 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Women

Read More: Cross-country skiing World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season 

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