With fresh snow overnight and slightly warmer temperatures, it was another excellent day for the 2023 FIS Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships here in Whistler, BC. Today the U23 Cross-Country skiers competed in the 20 km Mass Start Classic races. Despite a couple centimeters of snow overnight, the trails were hard packed for the races thanks to our Olympic experienced grooming team. The temperature today was -4 degrees celsius.
RESULTS: In the Women’s U23 Mass Start Classic Race, Norway’s Kristin Austgulen Fosnaes finished in first place, Germany’s Lisa Lohmann came in second place (+2.3), and Norway’s Margrethe Bergane took third place (+7.2). In the Men’s U23 Mass Start Classic, the top 3 were very close: Norway’s Jonas Vika won gold, followed closely by his Norwegian teammate Edvard Sandvick (+1.3) taking silver, and France’s Julien Arnaud (+3.6) coming in behind for the bronze.
REWATCH the Livestream of today’s races at the links below: WOMEN U23 MASS START CLASSIC MEN U23 MASS START CLASSIC Thank you to Salomon for sponsoring today’s races! Tomorrow on Wednesday February 1st, NORDIC COMBINED begins!
The events begin at 10:00 am (PST) with the Men’s Ski Jumping followed by the Men’s 4x5km Ski at 2:00 pm (PST). Both events will be Livestreamed. Check out the top Nordic brands at Festival Marketplace once again near the Cross-Country Stadium. Come be part of the action in-person at Whistler Olympic Park or tune in to the Livestream from home using the link below:
WATCH LIVE SCHEDULE – TUESDAY JANUARY 31 10:00 am (PST) → Men’s Nordic Combined: Ski Jump (Livestream) 2:00 pm (PST) → Men’s Nordic Combined: 4x5km Ski (Livestream) Check out the professional PHOTOGRAPHS by Official Event Photographers Joern Rohde and Doug Stephen of the races and opening ceremony here: drive.google.com/file/d/1rhZpQSjCP1Bc7Lww7DuuGlduHN5TsD9N/view?usp=sharing
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