Iivo Niskanen, from Finland, took first place in the men’s 10km interval start race in classic technique at the cross-country World Cup in Falun, Sweden. Complete results from the men’s event.

Iivo Niskanen, from Finland, showed his form and won today’s race with a total time of 24:54.3.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, from Norway, snagged second place, 12.9 seconds back. Erik Valnes, also from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 17.5 seconds behind the winner. 

Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, from Norway, and Hugo Lapalus, from France, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 5, 10km Interval Start Classic, Men

1. Iivo Niskanen (FIN), 24:54.3
2. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +12.9
3. Erik Valnes (NOR), +17.5
4. Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget (NOR), +20.2
5. Hugo Lapalus (FRA), +24.5

Complete results can be found HERE

FACTS Falun World Cup Season 2024/2025

• When: Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, 2025 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Falun, Sweden
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Falun, Sweden

Also Read: Cross-country World Cup: Complete program for Falun

PROGRAM

Friday, February 14: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Women
• 9:34 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Men
• 11:30 CET: Sprint C, Women
• 11:30 CET: Sprint C, Men

Saturday, February 15: 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 11:45 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Women
• 13:45 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Men

Sunday, February 16: 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 11:00 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Men
• 14:00 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Women

After Sweden (Falun), the World Cup heads to Norway (Trondheim) for the World Championships at the end of February and beginning of March.  

After the World Championships, the World Cup ends the season with weekends in Norway (Oslo), Estonia (Tallinn), and Finland (Lahti).

Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2024/2025 Winter Season 

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