Norway Wins The Men’s Team Sprint At The World Championships In Planica

by Leandro Lutz • 26.02.2023
Norway secured first place in the men’s team sprint race in freestyle technique at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the men’s team sprint race.

Norway secured first place in the men’s team sprint race in freestyle technique at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the men’s team sprint race.

Norway, with Pål Golberg and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, won the men’s team sprint today at the World Championships in Planica with a total time of 17:28.1. Italy, with Francesco De Fabiani and Federico Pellegrino, finished in second place, 2.48 seconds behind the winners.

France, with Renaud Jay and Richard Jouve, completed the podium in third place, 16.48 seconds back. 

Canada (Antoine Cyr and Graham Ritchie) and Sweden (Calle Halfvarsson and Edvin Anger), round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 5, Team Sprint Freestyle, Men

  1. Norway (Pål Golberg and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo), 17:28.14
  2. Italy (Francesco De Fabiani and Federico Pellegrino), +2.48
  3. France (Renaud Jay and Richard Jouve), +16.48
  4. Canada (Antoine Cyr and Graham Ritchie), +22.95
  5. Sweden (Calle Halfvarsson and Edvin Anger), +29.58

Here you can find the complete results.

Updates in progress

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. *subject to changes

FACTS Planica World Championships Season 2022/2023

  • When: Tuesday, February 21 to Sunday, March 5, 2023 
  • Who: Elite national skiers
  • Where: Planica, Slovenia
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Championships in Planica, Slovenia

Planica 2023 – Cross-Country Skiing Complete Program

February 21, Tuesday

  • 20:23 Opening Ceremony, Planica Nordic Park Kranjska Gora

February 22, Wednesday

  • 12:00 Women’s Qualification race, 5km freestyle
  • 13:30 Men’s Qualification race, 10km freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 23, Thursday

  • 12:00 Women/Men Sprint qualification, classic
  • 14:30 Women/Men Sprint finals, classic

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 24, Friday

  • 15:30 Men’s Skiathlon, 15/15km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 25, Saturday

  • 14:00 Women’s Skiathlon, 7.5km/7.5km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 26, Sunday

  • 11:30 Women/Men Team Sprint qualification, freestyle
  • 13:30 Women/Men Team Sprint finals, freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 27, Monday 

  • Day Off

February 28, Tuesday

  • 12:30 Women’s Individual, 10km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 1, Wednesday

  • 12:30 Men’s Individual, 15km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 2, Thursday 

  • 12:30 Women’s Relay, 4x5km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 3, Friday

  • 12:30 Men’s Relay, 4x10km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 4, Saturday

  • 12:00 Women’s Mass Start, 30km classic

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 5, Sunday

  • 12:00 Men’s Mass Start, 50km classic
  • After the competition – Medal and Closing Ceremony

Start list, details, and results you can find here

Experience the Nordic Ski World Championships and Vasaloppet Up Close – Get Your 50% Member Discount Now!

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get the most extensive coverage in the Nordics and internationally regarding everything that happens during the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Planica, provided by journalists who follow cross-country skiing closely.

Get all the details about Vasaloppet and the competitions before the big day on March 5 throughout Vasaloppet weeks.  

Click here to get the special offer with a 50% discount on the yearly membership.

Show sharing buttons

Subscribe to our newsletter

Most read

  • Cross-country Diggins
    1

    Shock announcement: Cross-country skiing star set to retire

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    03.10.2025
  • Klæbo
    1

    Klæbo’s comments spark outrage in Russia

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    24.10.2025
  • Olympic Chanavat
    1

    Hasn’t trained for a month – now the Olympic dream may be over

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    08.10.2025
  • Olympic Dolci
    1

    Badly injured in a paragliding accident – Olympic dream shattered

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    14.10.2025
  • Fossesholm retirement
    1

    Norwegian star announces retirement: “I’m following my heart”

    by Leandro Lutz
    07.10.2025

More Articles

  • Diggins

    FIS official claimed Diggins will retire – now criticism pours in

    In early October, FIS official Simon Cardini announced that Jessie Diggins will retire after the upcoming season. The American ski star herself has remained entirely silent, but several fellow athletes are deeply critical of how the news was handled.
    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    11.11.2025
  • Swedish stars advertise a drug WADA may ban

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    11.11.2025
  • Becoming a father – just days after one of the season’s biggest races

    by Ingeborg Scheve/Leandro Lutz
    11.11.2025
  • eD system RSJ Team – Pro Team presentation Season XVII

    by Leandro Lutz
    11.11.2025
  • SC Play to broadcast Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend 2025

    by ProXCskiing.com
    10.11.2025