FIS Cross-Country World Cup – Lillehammer, Norway

The second stop of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway, was nothing short of spectacular. Fans were treated to a weekend of fantastic performances, with Norwegian athletes seizing the spotlight on home snow, and GOATs excelling.

In the 10km Interval Start, it was a celebration of Norwegian excellence as both the men’s and women’s podiums featured an all-Norwegian lineup. Lillehammer's own Martin Nyenget claimed his first-ever World Cup victory, a hometown triumph to remember. On the women’s side, cross-country skiing legend Therese Johaug made a triumphant return to racing, securing her first win in classic Johaug style in her only second World Cup weekend.

In sprint, Jonna Sundling delivered a flawless performance to take the women’s title, while Johannes H. Klæbo continued his reign as the undisputed king, earning his ninth consecutive sprint victory in dominant fashion.

The Skiathlon event marked a thrilling return, testing athletes in both classic and skate techniques. Harald Ø. Amundsen stayed in control in spite the attacks to secure the men’s title. Meanwhile, Therese Johaug proved unstoppable yet again, claiming her second gold of the weekend with a commanding 42-second lead in the women’s Skiathlon.

Skate 10 km Interval start

🥇Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (NOR) 22:58.8

🥈Simen Hegstad Krueger (NOR) +4.1

🥉Harald Oestberg Amundsen (NOR) +7.8

🥇Therese Johaug (NOR) 25:16.4

🥈Heidi Weng (NOR) +11.4

🥉Astrid Oeyre Slind (NOR) +43.2

Skate Sprint

🥇Jonna Sundling (SWE) 2:50:08

🥈Johanna Hagstroem (SWE) +3.05

🥉Julie Myhre (NOR) +3.60

🥇Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR) 2:25.25

🥈Even Northug (NOR) + 2.01

🥉Federico Pellegrino (ITA)+ 3.70

20 km Skiathlon

🥇Harald Ø. Amundsen (NOR) 49:20.8

🥈Jan Thomas Jensen (NOR) +0.0

🥉Martin L. Nyenget (NOR) +0.2

🥇Therese Johaug (NOR) 54:31.5

🥈Heidi Weng (NOR) +42.6

🥉Jessie Diggins (USA) +43.1