The Ski Classics Challengers event Vaajmarathon took place last weekend with a 43km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique from Mebygda, Norway, crossing the border to Rötviken, Sweden. Check out the highlights!
Vaajmarathon – Best Moments of 2024
Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes matched their skills in a tough race from Mebygda, Norway, crossing the border to Rötviken, Sweden. After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers Vaajmarathon event saw Hanna Lodin, Team Engcon, and Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, also from Team Engcon, win the race with solid performances.
Vaajmarathon Women’s Race
In the women’s race, Hanna Lodin, Team Engcon, won with a total time of 1:47:21.8. Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team, finished in second place and 1:50.7 back. Hedda Bångman, Vltava Fund Ski Team, 1:52.0 behind, finished in third place.
Women’s Top 5
- Hanna Lodin, Team Engcon, 1:47:21.8
- Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team, +1:50.7
- Hedda Bångman, Vltava Fund Ski Team, +1:52.0
- Sofie Elebro Lind, Team Eksjöhus, +1:59.2
- Tova Andersson, Östesunds SK, +4:33.4
Complete results HERE
Vaajmarathon Men’s Race
In the men’s competition, the winner was Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, with a total time of 1:39:12.9. Max Novak, Team Aker Dæhlie, finished in second place, 0.4 seconds behind, followed by Oskar Algotsson, Åsarna IK, 0.7 seconds back and completing the podium in the third position.
Men’s Top 5
- Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, 1:39:12.9
- Max Novak, Team Aker Dæhlie, +0.4
- Oskar Algotsson, Åsarna IK, +0.7
- Eddie Edström, Team Engcon, +1.1
- Markus Hallén Johansson, Offerdals SK/Team Ramudden, +4.1
Complete results HERE
As Vaajmarathon is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Complete results of Vaajmarathon can be found here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
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Photos: Darren Hamlin
