The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Lahti, Finland, with a sprint race in freestyle technique. 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 Lahti, Finland – 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 2:49.84.

Lars Heggen, also from Norway, secured second place, 0.42 seconds behind, while Jules Chappaz, from France, delivered a strong performance to take third place, 1.77 seconds back. 

Top 6, Sprint Freestyle, Men

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 2:49.84
2. Lars Heggen (NOR), +0.42
3. Jules Chappaz (FRA), +1.77
4. Janik Riebli (SUI), +1.84
5. Filip Skari (NOR), +2.33
6. Valerio Grond (SUI), +5.27 

Complete results can be found HERE

FACTS Lahti World Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Saturday, March 7, to Sunday, March 8, 2026 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Lahti, Finland
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lahti, Finland

PROGRAM

Saturday, March 7: Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:00 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 9:35 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 11:30 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Women
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final Freestyle, Men

Sunday, March 8: 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Women
• 12:15 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Men

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

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