Toppidrettsveka 2023: Start lists and times for the pursuit races

by Leandro Lutz • 19.08.2023
Toppidrettsveka 2023
The fourth and final day of Toppidrettsveka 2023 will see exciting competitions for the cross-country skiers. Here are the start lists for the 12km pursuit races.

The fourth and final day of Toppidrettsveka 2023 will see exciting competitions for the cross-country skiers. Here are the start lists for the 12km pursuit races.

Toppidrettsveka has attracted big names from several countries, and today they will battle for the win in a 12km pursuit race in freestyle technique for women and men. 

The women cross-country skiers will start at 17:35 CET and the men at 18:15 CET. The prize-giving ceremony will start at 18:50 CET.

August 19, Saturday: Granåsen – 12km Pursuit F

  • 17:35 CET: Start women 12km pursuit F
  • 18:15 CET: Start men 12km pursuit F
  • 18:50 CET: Prize-giving ceremony

Click HERE for the complete start lists.

Read More 
Klæbo wins the Toppidrettsveka men’s skiathlon
Dahlqvist winner of the Toppidrettsveka women’s skiathlon
Northug wins the Toppidrettsveka sprint race
Dahlqvist winner of the Toppidrettsveka sprint race
Øyre Slind and Riege winners on the first day of Toppidrettsveka 2023

FACTS: TOPPIDRETTSVEKA 2023

  • Who:  Traditional cross-country skiers and long-distance skiing athletes at national and international levels
  • What:  Summer roller ski competitions, cross-country skiing and long-distance skiing, held for the first time in 2005
  • Where:  Hitra, Aura, and Granåsen, Norway
  • When:  August 16 to 19, 2023 

August 16, Wednesday: Hitra – 54km mass start classic technique

  • 18:15: Start women at Jøsnøya
  • 18:40: Start men at Jøsnøya
  • 20:35-20:45: Finish at Fillan
  • 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 17, Thursday: Toppidrettsveka – Aure – 1.4km sprint classic technique

  • 17:05: Start women’s qualification
  • 17:40: Start men’s qualification
  • 19:20: Start quarterfinals
  • 20:10: Start semifinals
  • 20:35: Start women’s final
  • 20:45: Start men’s final
  • 20:50: Prize-giving ceremony

August 18, Friday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – 15/20km skiathlon

  • 19:20: Start women 15km
  • 20:10: Start men 20km
  • 21:00: Prize-giving ceremony

August 19, Saturday: Toppidrettsveka – Granåsen – Finale 12km pursuit freestyle technique 

  • 17:35: Start women
  • 18:15: Start men
  • 18:50: Prize-giving ceremony 

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more.

Roller Ski Test 

In addition to the thrilling competitions, we invite you to delve into our comprehensive roller skis review. Our experts have meticulously tested, compared, and reviewed a remarkable selection of nine pairs of classic roller skis and eight pairs of skate roller skis from leading manufacturers. Stay informed and make the most informed choices with our exclusive coverage of The Big Roller Ski Test 2023.

Read More: The Big Roller Ski Test 2023

All competitions are broadcast live on NRK. 

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