The Gällivare season opener concluded today in Sweden with a 10km interval start race in freestyle technique for women and men. Check out the men’s results.

Johan Ekberg (SWE) took first place today in the Gällivare men’s 10km freestyle race with a total time of 22:59.0.

Leo Johansson (SWE) snagged second place, 12.3 seconds back, and Gustaf Berglund (SWE) completed the podium in third place, 20.7 seconds behind the winner. 

Top 5, 10km Interval Start Freestyle, Men

1. Johan Ekberg (SWE), 22:59.0
2. Leo Johansson (SWE), +12.3
3. Gustaf Berglund (SWE), +20.7
4. Johan Häggström (SWE), +25.0
5. Jonas Eriksson (SWE), +31.1

Full results can be found HERE

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Three races, three days

The race weekend in Sweden features a compact and high-profile program.

PROGRAM FOR GÄLLIVARE 2025/2026: DAY BY DAY

Livestream Schedule (CET)

Friday, November 21 – Sprint, Classic technique, 1.2km

• 9:35 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, prologue women and men (SC Play)
• 12:10 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, finals women and men (SC Play)

Start lists, results, and details

Saturday, November 22 – Interval Start, Classic Technique, 10km

09:50 CET: Cross-country – 10km classic individual start, senior men and women (SC Play)

Start lists, results, and details

Sunday, November 23 – Interval Start, Free Technique, 10 km

9:55 CET: Cross-country – 10km freestyle individual start, senior men and women (SC Play)

Start lists, results, and details

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