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

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo took first place, with a total time of 2:52.73. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Erik Valnes, also from Norway, 0.73 seconds back.

Federico Pellegrino, from Italy, completed the podium in third place, 1.18 seconds behind the winner. 

Lucas Chanavat and Richard Jouve, from France, round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint F, Men

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 2:52.73
2. Erik Valnes (NOR), +0.73
3. Federico Pellegrino (ITA), +1.18
4. Lucas Chanavat (FRA), +1.90
5. Richard Jouve (FRA), +1.96
6. Håkon Asdøl (NOR), +2.90

Here you can find the complete results.

Updates in progress

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

FACTS Falun World Cup Season 2022/2023

• When: Friday, March 17, to Sunday, March 19
• Who: Elite national skiers
• Where: Falun, Sweden
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Falun, Sweden

PROGRAM

Friday, March 17: 10km Individual Classic (Find more details here)

• 12:00 CET: 10km Individual C, Women
• 13:45 CET: 10km Individual C, Men 

Saturday, March 18: Sprint Freestyle (Find more details here)

• 10:50 CET: Sprint Quali F, Men
• 10:50 CET: Sprint Quali F, Women 
• 13:20 CET: Sprint Final F, Men
• 13:20 CET: Sprint Final F, Women

Sunday, March 19: 4x5km Mixed Relay C/F (Find more details here)

• 11:15 CET: 4x5km Relay C/F, Mixed Team 

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