Norwegian talent powers to Sprint win in Drammen

by Leandro Lutz • 12.03.2026
Ansgar Drammen
The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Drammen, Norway, with a sprint race in classic technique. Check out the men’s results.

The cross-country World Cup season 2025/2026 continued today in Drammen, Norway, with a sprint race in classic technique. Check out the men’s results.

Ansgar Evensen (NOR) took first place in the men’s sprint race in classic technique at the World Cup in Drammen, Norway – complete results from the men’s event.

Evensen claimed victory in the men’s classic sprint. The Norwegian skier set the fastest time in the final, stopping the clock at 2:31.24.

Jiri Tuz, from Czechia, secured second place, 0.31 seconds behind, while Kristian Kollerud, from Norway, delivered a strong performance to take third place, 0.35 seconds back. 

Top 6, Sprint Classic, Men

  1. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), 2:31.24  
  2. Jiri Tuz (CZE), +0.31
  3. Kristian Kollerud (NOR), +0.35
  4. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +0.43
  5. Jules Chappaz (FRA), +0.86
  6. Anton Grahn (SWE), +49.41

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Cross-country World Cup 2025/2026: Complete program for Drammen and Holmenkollen

FACTS Drammen and Holmenkollen World Cup Season 2025/2026

  • When: Thursday, March 12, and Saturday, March 14, 2026 
  • Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
  • Where: Drammen and Holmenkollen, Norway
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Drammen and Holmenkollen, Norway

PROGRAM

Thursday, March 12: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

  • 14:00 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
  • 14:35 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
  • 16:30 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Women
  • 17:00 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Men

Saturday, March 14: 50km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

  • 10:00 CET: 50km Mass Start Freestyle, Men
  • 10:45 CET: 50km Mass Start Freestyle, Women

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

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