The Junior and U23 World Championships 2026 continued today in Lillehammer, Norway, with a sprint race in freestyle technique for the U23 skiers. Here are the women’s results.

Elin Henriksson (SWE) delivered a solid performance in the women’s freestyle sprint, claiming victory at the U23 World Championships in Lillehammer – complete results from the event.

Elin Henriksson, from Sweden, secured the win in a close final with a time of 2:58.01.

Mina Sofie Kjaeraas Moland, from Norway, finished second, just 0.20 seconds behind, while Helene Ekrheim Haugen, from Norway, rounded out the podium in third place, 0.84 seconds back.

Top 6, Sprint Freestyle, Women

1.  Elin Henriksson (SWE), 2:58.01
2. Mina Sofie Kjaeraas Moland (NOR), +0.20
3. Helene Ekrheim Haugen (NOR), +0.84
4. Margot Tirloy (FRA), +1.67
5. Leonie Perry (FRA), +2.48
6. Fabienne Alder (SUI), +3.80     

Complete results can be found HERE

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FACTS Junior & U23 Lillehammer World Championships 2026

• When: Monday, March 2, to Sunday, March 8, 2026 
• Who: Junior and U23 national skiers – women and men
• Where: Lillehammer, Norway
• What: FIS Junior and U23 World Championships in Lillehammer, Norway

PROGRAM

Monday, March 2: Junior Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify F, Junior Women
• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualify F, Junior Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final F, Junior Men
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final F, Junior Women

Tuesday, March 3: U23 Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: Sprint Qualify F, U23 Women
• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualify F, U23 Men
• 12:30 CET: Sprint Final F, U23 Women
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final F, U23 Men

Wednesday, March 4: Junior 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 20km Mass Start F, Junior Men
• 20km Mass Start F, Junior Women

Thursday, March 5: U23 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 20km Mass Start F, U23 Men
• 20km Mass Start F, U23 Women

Friday, March 6: Junior 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10km Interval Start C, Junior Men
• 10km Interval Start C, Junior Women

Saturday, March 7: U23 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10km Interval Start C, U23 Men
• 10km Interval Start C, U23 Women

Sunday, March 8: Junior and U23 4x5km Relay Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found HERE and HERE)

• 4x5km Relay Classic/Freestyle, Junior
• 4x5km Relay Classic/Freestyle, U23

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