The third and final day of the Toppidrettsveka 2026 saw Zak Ketterson win the pursuit roller ski race in classic technique. Check the results and overall standings.

A 20km pursuit roller ski race in classic technique for women and men marked the Toppidrettsveka final event. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Sverresborg, Norway. 

In the men’s race, Zak Ketterson, from the USA, won in a total time of 44:43.7.

Leopold Strand, from Norway, finished in second place with a time of 44:44.0 and 0.3 seconds back. Mattis Stenshagen, also from Norway, completed the podium in third place with a time of 44:44.4 and 0.7 seconds behind the winner.

Top 3 Pursuit C, Men

1. Zak Ketterson, USA, 44:43.7
2. Leopold Strand, Norway, +0.3
3. Mattis Stenshagen, Norway, +0.7

Complete results can be found HERE

Men’s overall standings at Toppidrettsveka 2026

With his victory in the pursuit, Zak Ketterson, from the USA, secured the men’s overall title at Toppidrettsveka 2026.

Behind him, Leopold Strand, from Norway, and Mattis Stenshagen, also from Norway, completed the podium after three days of racing in Norway.

Top 3 Overall, Men

1. Zak Ketterson, USA
2. Leopold Strand, Norway
3. Mattis Stenshagen, Norway

Full overall results can be found HERE

The story is being updated!

Also Read: Toppidrettsveka 2026 – complete calendar

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2026

• Who: Senior athletes – women and men
• What: International roller ski competition over three days.
• Where: Hitra, Aure, Sverresborg – Norway
• When: August 21-23, 2026
• Website: Toppidrettsveka 2026

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2026

Friday, August 21, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

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

• 17:35 CEST: Men’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 17:50 CEST: Women’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 19:50-19:55 CEST: Finish at Fillan
• 20:00 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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

Brekka Opp, 10km Mass Start Freestyle

• 10:30 CEST: Men’s start at Stemshaug church
• 10:35 CEST: Women’s start at Stemshaug church
• 11:00 CEST: Finish at Brekka
• 11:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Aure Sprint, Classic Technique

• 17:05 CEST: Start qualification – Women
• 17:40 CEST: Start qualification – Men
• 19:20 CEST: Start quarter-finals
• 20:10 CEST: Start semi-finals
• 20:35 CEST: Start final – Women
• 20:45 CEST: Start final – Men
• 20:50 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 23, Sverresborg (More information can be found HERE)

20km Pursuit, Classic Technique

• 13:00 CEST: Start – Women
• 14:00 CEST: Finish – Women
• 14:10 CEST: Start – Men
• 15:00 CEST: Finish – Men
• 15:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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