Helen Hoffman, from Germany, took first place in the U23 women’s 10km interval start race in freestyle technique at the Junior and U23 World Championships in Schilpario, Italy. Complete results from the U23 women’s event.

Helen Hoffmann, from Germany, showed her form and won today’s 10km interval start race with a total time of 32:36.4.

Rosie Fordham, from Australia, snagged second place with a superb performance and 25.7 seconds back. Liliane Gagnon, from Canada, completed the podium in third place, 37.3 seconds behind the winner. 

Kendall Kramer, from the USA, and Märta Rosenberg, from Sweden, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 5, 10km Interval Start Freestyle, U23 Women

1. Helen Hoffmann (GER), 32:36.4
2. Rosie Fordham (AUS), +25.7
3. Liliane Gagnon (CAN), +37.3
4. Kendall Kramer (USA), +1:00.3
5. Märta Rosenberg (SWE), +1:08.6

Complete results can be found HERE and HERE

FACTS Junior & U23 World Championships 2025

• When: Monday, February 3 to Sunday, February 9, 2025 
• Who: Junior and U23 national skiers – women and men
• Where: Schilpario, Italy
• What: FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Championships 2025 in Schilpario, Italy

PROGRAM

Monday, February 3: Junior Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Junior Women
• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Junior Men
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Junior Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Junior Men

Tuesday, February 4: U23 Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, U23 Women
• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, U23 Men
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, U23 Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, U23 Men

Wednesday, February 5: 20km Mass Start Classic – Junior (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Junior Women
• 12:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Junior Men

Thursday, February 6: 20km Mass Start Classic – U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, U23 Women
• 12:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, U23 Men

Friday, February 7: 10km Interval Start Freestyle – Junior (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Junior Men
• 12:30 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Junior Women

Saturday, February 8: 10km Interval Start Freestyle – U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, U23 Men
• 12:30 CET: 10km Interval Start F, U23 Women

Sunday, February 9: 4x5km Relay C/F – Junior & U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 4x5km Relay C/F, Junior Mixed
• 12:00 CET: 4x5km Relay C/F, U23 Mixed

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