The Ski Classics Challengers event, Klarälvsloppet, a long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today in Karlstad, Sweden. Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team, showed his solid summer form and secured the men’s victory.
Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes tested their shape in Sweden’s 90km long-distance race, which started in Uddeholm and finished in Karlstad. After a demanding race, Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team, crossed the line first with a convincing performance.
Klarälvsloppet – Men’s Race
After a long day on the road, Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team, won the race with a total time of 3:38:10.9.
Håvard Taugbøl, Team Ragde Charge, finished in second place, 2.4 seconds back, followed by Amund Riege, Team Aker Dæhlie, 4:30.3 minutes behind, completing the podium in third position.
For a complete overview of the race, you can re-watch the Klarälvsloppet here on SC PLAY (available in all countries except Sweden).
Top 3 – Men
- Alvar Myhlback, Lager 157 Ski Team, 3:38:10.9
- Håvard Taugbøl, Team Ragde Charge, +2.4
- Amund Riege, Team Aker Dæhlie, +4:30.3
Complete results can be found HERE
*The story is being updated!
As the Klarälvsloppet 90km roller ski race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, and professional and recreational skiers can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics called MyPages.
MyPages can be connected for free. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.
One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.
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Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Fredrik Karlsson/SolstaFoto
