Norwegian superstar powers to sprint win in Falun

by Leandro Lutz • 28.02.2026
Falun
The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Falun, Sweden, with a freestyle sprint race. Check out the men’s results.

The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Falun, Sweden, with a freestyle sprint race. Check out the men’s results.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR) took first place in the men’s sprint race in freestyle technique at the World Cup in Falun, Sweden – complete results from the men’s event.

Klæbo claimed victory in the men’s freestyle sprint. The Norwegian skier set the fastest time in the final, stopping the clock at 2:42.71.

Lars Heggen, also from Norway, secured second place, 0.36 seconds behind, while Benjamin Moser, from Austria, delivered a strong performance to take third place, 1.63 seconds back. 

Top 6, Sprint Freestyle, Men

  1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 2:42.71
  2. Lars Heggen (NOR), +0.36
  3. Benjamin Moser (AUT), +1.63
  4. Mathias Holbaek (NOR), +2.36
  5. Janik Riebli (SUI), +3.05
  6. Lucas Chanavat (FRA), +6.92 

Complete qualification results can be found HERE

Also Read – Cross-country World Cup 2025/2026: Complete program for Falun

FACTS Falun World Cup Season 2025/2026

PROGRAM

Saturday, February 28: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

  • 13:00 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
  • 13:34 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
  • 15:30 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Women
  • 16:00 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Men

Sunday, March 1: 20km Skiathlon Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

  • 12:30 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Men
  • 16:05 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Women

Read More: Cross-country skiing World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

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