Johannes Høsflot Klæbo secured first place in the men’s sprint race in classic technique for Norway at the Drammen Cross-Country Skiing World Cup. Results from the men’s sprint race.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo took first place, with a total time of 2:31.68. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Erik Valnes, also from Norway, 1.79 seconds back.

Richard Jouve, from France, completed the podium in third place, 2.13 seconds behind the winner. 

Ansgar Evensen and Lars Agnar Hjelmeset, both from Norway, round of the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint C, Men

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 2:31.68
2. Erik Valnes (NOR), +1.79
3. Richard Jouve (FRA), +2.13
4. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), +2.20
5. Lars Agnar Hjelmeset (NOR), +2.66
6. Even Northug (NOR), +4.81

Here you can find the complete results.

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See below the complete program with facts, start lists, and results for the World Cup in Drammen.

FACTS Drammen World Cup Season 2022/2023

• When: Tuesday, March 14
• Who: Elite national skiers
• Where: Drammen, Norway
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Drammen, Norway

PROGRAM

Tuesday, March 14: Sprint C (Find more details here)

• 11:30 CET: Sprint C Qualification, Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint C Qualification, Men
• 14:00 CET: Sprint C Final, Women
• 14:27 CET: Sprint C Final, Men

New this season is the same race distances for women and men in all World Cup events, as the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) decided in May. Several other changes have also been introduced to the World Cup.

Read More: Cross-Country Skiing Changes And World Cup Calendar For The 2022/2023 Season

Also Read: New Distances At The Cross-Country Skiing World Cup