The third and final day of the Toppidrettsveka in Norway saw Karsten Andre Vestad winning the heat roller ski race in freestyle technique.

A 4km heat race in freestyle technique for women and men marked Toppidrettsveka day three in the morning. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Trondheim, Norway. 

In the men’s race, Karsten Andre Vestad, Norway, won in a total time of 9:20.4.

Lars Heggen, Norway, finished in second place with a time of 9:22.6 and 2.2 seconds back. Simen Hegstad Krüger, Norway, completed the podium in third place with a time of 9:23.4 and 3.0 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3 Heat F, Men

1. Karsten Andre Vestad, Norway, 9:20.4
2. Lars Heggen, Norway, +2.2
3. Simen Hegstad Krüger, Norway, +3.0

Complete results can be found HERE when available.

*The article is being updated

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FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2025

• 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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