Marcus Grate (SWE) posted the fastest time in the sprint qualifier at the Ruka World Cup in Finland. Full results from the men’s sprint qualifier in classic technique.

The first event of the World Cup season is taking place today, Friday, November 24, in Ruka, Finland, featuring a sprint race in classic technique. Marcus Grate (SWE) clocked the fastest time in the sprint qualifier. 

The top 30 skiers qualified for the sprint finals at the Ruka World Cup. The men’s sprint final starts at 12:30 CET. 

Ruka World Cup – Sprint C Qualify

Top 10 – Men

1. Marcus Grate (SWE), 2:38.15
2. Erik Valnes (NOR), +0.65
3. Emil Liekari (FIN), +1.49
4. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +2.01
5. Valerio Grond (SUI), +2.13
6. Joni Maki (FIN), +2.21
7. Matz William Jenssen (NOR), +2.42
8. Ben Ogden (USA), +2.78
9. James Clinton Schoonmaker (USA), +2.92
10. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +2.97

CLICK HERE FOR THE MEN QUALIFY RESULTS

See below the complete program with facts and information links for the World Cup in Ruka.

FACTS Ruka World Cup Season 2023/2024

• When: Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Ruka, Finland
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Ruka, Finland

PROGRAM

Friday, November 24: Sprint C (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Quali C, Women 
• 10:35 CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Women 

Saturday, November 25: 10km Individual C (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Individual C, Women
• 12:15 CET: 10km Individual C, Men

Sunday, November 26: 20km Mass Start F (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Women
• 12:35 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Men

Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2023/2024 Winter Season  

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