The Junior and U23 World Championships 2025 started today in Schilpario, Italy, with a sprint race in classic technique for junior women and junior men. Check out the junior women’s results.

Malin Hoelsveen, from Norway, took first place in the junior women’s sprint race in classic technique at the Junior and U23 World Championships in Schilpario, Italy. Complete results from the junior women’s event.

Malin Hoelsveen, from Norway, showed her form and won today’s sprint race with a total time of 3:00.53.

Iselin Bjervig Drivenes, also from Norway, snagged second place, 1.20 seconds back. Milla Grosber Andreassen completed the Norwegian podium in third place, 1.59 seconds behind the winner. 

Alisson Mackie, from Canada, and Sammy Smith, from the USA, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint Classic, Junior Women

1. Malin Hoelsveen (NOR), 3:00.53
2. Iselin Bjervig Drivenes (NOR), +1.20
3. Milla Grosber Andreassen (NOR), +1.59
4. Alison Mackie (CAN), +1.64
5. Sammy Smith (USA), +2.63
6. Nora Christine Hansen (NOR), +15.77

Complete results can be found HERE

FACTS Junior & U23 World Championships 2025

• When: Monday, February 3 to Sunday, February 9, 2025 
• Who: Junior and U23 national skiers – women and men
• Where: Schilpario, Italy
• What: FIS Nordic Junior and U23 World Championships 2025 in Schilpario, Italy

PROGRAM

Monday, February 3: Junior Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Junior Women
• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Junior Men
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Junior Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Junior Men

Tuesday, February 4: U23 Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, U23 Women
• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, U23 Men
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, U23 Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final C, U23 Men

Wednesday, February 5: 20km Mass Start Classic – Junior (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Junior Women
• 12:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Junior Men

Thursday, February 6: 20km Mass Start Classic – U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, U23 Women
• 12:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, U23 Men

Friday, February 7: 10km Interval Start Freestyle – Junior (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Junior Men
• 12:30 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Junior Women

Saturday, February 8: 10km Interval Start Freestyle – U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, U23 Men
• 12:30 CET: 10km Interval Start F, U23 Women

Sunday, February 9: 4x5km Relay C/F – Junior & U23 (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 4x5km Relay C/F, Junior Mixed
• 12:00 CET: 4x5km Relay C/F, U23 Mixed

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