The cross-country World Cup season 2024/2025 continued today in Cogne, Italy, with a sprint race in classic technique for women and men. Check out the men’s results.

Erik Valnes, from Norway, took first place in the men’s sprint race in classic technique at the cross-country World Cup in Cogne, Italy. Complete results from the men’s event.

Erik Valnes, from Norway, showed his form and won today’s sprint race with a total time of 2:37.60.

Ansgar Evensen, also from Norway, snagged second place, 0.72 seconds back. Even Northug completed the Norwegian podium in third place, 1.19 seconds behind the winner. 

Richard Jouve and Lucas Chanavat, both from France, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint Classic, Men

1. Erik Valnes (NOR), 2:37.60
2. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), +0.72
3. Even Northug (NOR), +1.19
4. Richard Jouve (FRA), +4.39
5. Lucas Chanavat (FRA), +4.61
6. Edvin Anger (SWE), +5.00

Complete results can be found HERE

FACTS Cogne World Cup Season 2024/2025

• When: Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 2, 2025 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Cogne, Italy
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Cogne, Italy

PROGRAM

Friday, January 31: Team Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 11:20 CET: Team Sprint Qualify C, Women
• 11:46 CET: Team Sprint Qualify C, Men
• 13:20 CET: Team Sprint C, Women
• 13:20 CET: Team Sprint C, Men

Saturday, February 1: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Women
• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Men
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final C, Men

Sunday, February 2: 10km Interval Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Men
• 13:00 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Women

After Italy (Cogne), the World Cup heads to Sweden (Falun) in mid-February and Norway (Trondheim) for the World Championships at the end of February and beginning of March.  

After the World Championships, the World Cup ends the season with weekends in Norway (Oslo), Estonia (Tallinn), and Finland (Lahti).

Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2024/2025 Winter Season 

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