The third day of the Toppidrettsveka in Norway saw Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norway, winning the 20km roller ski skiathlon race.

A 20km roller ski skiathlon race for men and 15km for women marked Toppidrettsveka day three. The competition attracted a solid field to the start line in Granåsen, Norway. 

In the men’s race, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norway, won in a total time of 39:38.9. Didrik Tønseth, Norway, finished in second place, 0.9 seconds back. Simen Hegstad Krüger, Norway, completed the podium in third place, 1.3 seconds behind the winner.

Top 5 Skiathlon, Men

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norway, 39:38.9
2. Didrik Tønseth, Norway, +0.9
3. Simen Hegstad Krüger, Norway, +1.3
4. Mikael Gunnulfsen, Norway, +17.0
5. Sondre Skimedal Ramse, Norway, +33.6

Complete results can be found HERE when available. 

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FACTS: TOPPIDRETTSVEKA 2023

• Who:  Traditional cross-country skiers and long-distance skiing athletes at national and international levels
• What:  Summer roller ski competitions, cross-country skiing and long-distance skiing, held for the first time in 2005
• Where:  Hitra, Aura, and Granåsen, Norway
• When:  August 16 to 19, 2023 

August 16, Wednesday: Toppidrettsveka – Hitra – 54km mass start classic technique

• 18:15: Start women at Jøsnøya
• 18:40: Start men at Jøsnøya
• 20:35-20:45: Finish at Fillan
• 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 17, Thursday: Toppidrettsveka – Aure – 1.4km sprint classic technique

• 17:05: Start women’s qualification
• 17:40: Start men’s qualification
• 19:20: Start quarterfinals
• 20:10: Start semifinals
• 20:35: Start women’s final
• 20:45: Start men’s final
• 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 18, Friday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – 15/20km skiathlon

• 19:20: Start women 15km
• 20:10: Start men 20km
• 21:00: Prize-giving ceremony

August 19, Saturday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – Finale 12km pursuit freestyle technique 

• 17:35: Start women
• 18:15: Start men
• 18:50: Prize-giving ceremony 

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more.

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All competitions are broadcast live on NRK.