The Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend started today in Muonio with a classic sprint race for women and men. After a solid battle in the men’s event, Erik Valnes won the sprint race.

Erik Valnes (NOR) took first place in the men’s race. Lauri Vuorinen (FIN) snagged second place, and Federico Pellegrino (ITA) completed the podium in third place. 

Top 6, Sprint Classic, Men

1. Erik Valnes (NOR), 3:08.20
2. Lauri Vuorinen (FIN), +1.65
3. Federico Pellegrino (ITA), +1.73
4. Ville Ahonen (FIN), +4.49
5. Wiljam Moilanen (FIN), +4.3  
6. Niilo Moilanen (FIN), +6.22

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend: Men’s Sprint Qualifiers

Live Streamed on SC Play!

Watch the complete weekend live streamed on SC Play, with exclusive rights in all countries except Finland. You can follow the events live on SC Play every race day from 8:45 CET with English commentaries from Kjell-Erik Kristiansen and Katerina Paul on Friday and Teemu Virtanen and Katerina Paul on Saturday and Sunday!

SC Play is included in Proxcskiing.com, Langd.se, Langrenn.com, Maastohiihto.com, and Bezky.net memberships.

WATCH HERE ON SC PLAY!

See below the complete program for the races in Olos/Muonio.

Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend

The Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend in Finland is known for drawing a large and solid international field. For many elite traditional cross-country skiers, these races are an essential performance indicator for the World Cup in Ruka and a good thermometer for the winter.

The event weekend started this Friday, November 15, with a sprint race in classic technique. On Saturday, November 16, a 10km classic technique event awaits. And on Sunday, November 17, the weekend ends with a 10km freestyle race.

Start Lists can be found HERE

Facts Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend

• When: Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17
• Who: Elite traditional cross-country skiers – women and men
• Where: Olos/Muonio, Finland
• What: Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend

Start Lists can be found HERE

Friday, November 15, 2024 – Sprint 1.4km C (More details can be found here)
Sprint Qualification, 9:00 CET
Sprint Heats, from 11:00 CET

Saturday, November 16, 2024 – 10km C (More details can be found here)
Classic 10 km, 9:00 CET

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 10km F (More details can be found here)
Freestyle 10 km, 9:00 CET

Also Read: Watch Olos/Muonio Ski Race Weekend live on SC Play!

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