Simen Hegstad Krüger secured first place in the men’s 15km race in freestyle technique today for Norway at the World Championships in Planica. Results from the men’s 15km race.

The man who won three distance medals at the World Championships in 2021, including a silver in the 15km freestyle and a gold at this year’s World’s skiathlon, proved himself again. Simen Hegstad Krüger took first place at today’s 15km race in freestyle technique, with a total time of 32:17.4. 

The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by his teammate Harald Østberg Amundsen, 5.3 seconds back.

Hans Christer Holund, completing the Norwegian podium, finished in third place, 24.6 seconds behind the winner. 

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, from Norway, and William Poromaa, from Sweden, round out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively.

Top 5, 15km Individual Start F, Men

1. Simen Hegstad Krüger (NOR), 32:17.4
2. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +5.3
3. Hans Christer Holund (NOR), +24.6
4. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +25.5
5. William Poromaa (SWE), +48.9

Here you can find the complete results.

Updates in progress

See below the complete program for the World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. *subject to changes

FACTS Planica World Championships Season 2022/2023

• When: Tuesday, February 21 to Sunday, March 5, 2023 
• Who: Elite national skiers
• Where: Planica, Slovenia
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Championships in Planica, Slovenia

Planica 2023 – Cross-Country Skiing Complete Program

February 21, Tuesday

• 20:23 Opening Ceremony, Planica Nordic Park Kranjska Gora

February 22, Wednesday

• 12:00 Women’s Qualification race, 5km freestyle
• 13:30 Men’s Qualification race, 10km freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 23, Thursday

• 12:00 Women/Men Sprint qualification, classic
• 14:30 Women/Men Sprint finals, classic

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 24, Friday

• 15:30 Men’s Skiathlon, 15/15km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 25, Saturday

• 14:00 Women’s Skiathlon, 7.5km/7.5km

Start list, details, and results you can find here

February 26, Sunday

• 11:30 Women/Men Team Sprint qualification, freestyle
• 13:30 Women/Men Team Sprint finals, freestyle

Start lists, details, and results you can find here

February 27, Monday 

• Day Off

February 28, Tuesday

• 12:30 Women’s Individual, 10km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 1, Wednesday

• 12:30 Men’s Individual, 15km freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 2, Thursday 

• 12:30 Women’s Relay, 4x5km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 3, Friday

• 12:30 Men’s Relay, 4x10km classic/freestyle

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 4, Saturday

• 12:00 Women’s Mass Start, 30km classic

Start list, details, and results you can find here

March 5, Sunday

• 12:00 Men’s Mass Start, 50km classic
• After the competition – Medal and Closing Ceremony

Start list, details, and results you can find here

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