Superior win for Klæbo at the World Cup sprint in Östersund

by Leandro Lutz • 09.12.2023
Östersund Klæbo
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo secured first place in the men’s sprint race in classic technique for Norway at the Östersund cross-country skiing World Cup. Results from the sprint race.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo secured first place in the men’s sprint race in classic technique for Norway at the Östersund cross-country skiing World Cup. Results from the sprint race.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR) took first place at the Östersund sprint race in classic technique with a total time of 3:12.06. The Norwegian cross-country skier was followed by Erik Valnes, also from Norway, 3.35 seconds back, in second place.

James Clinton Schoonmaker, from USA, completed the podium in third place, 4.80 seconds behind the winner. 

Ben Ogden, from USA, and Håvard Solås Taugbøl, from Norway, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint C, Men

  1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 3:12.06
  2. Erik Valnes (NOR), +3.35
  3. James Clinton Schoonmaker (USA), +4.80
  4. Ben Ogden (USA), +7.06
  5. Håvard Solås Taugbøl (NOR), +12.00
  6. Even Northug (NOR), +1.78

Here you can find the complete results.

More information can be found HERE

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

FACTS Östersund World Cup Season 2023/2024

  • When: Saturday, December 9 to Sunday, December 10 
  • Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
  • Where: Östersund, Sweden
  • What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Östersund, Sweden

PROGRAM

Saturday, December 9: Sprint Classic (More details can be found here)

  • 10:30 CET: Sprint Quali C, Women
  • 11:05CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
  • 13:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
  • 13:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Men

Sunday, December 10: 10km Interval Start Freestyle (More details can be found here)

  • 10:15 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Men
  • 12:45 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Women

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

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