Espen Träldal, the driving force behind Team Eksjöhus, has been awarded the title of Best Pro Team Director of Season XVI and inducted into the prestigious Ski Classics Hall of Fame.
This award recognizes Pro Team Directors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to long-distance skiing. Their role is pivotal in shaping the success of their Pro Teams, advancing the sport, and strengthening the Ski Classics Pro Tour.
“The role of a Pro Team Director is both demanding and multifaceted. It requires expertise in sports management, human relations, and commercial strategy while fostering a team capable of excelling at the highest level. This award acknowledges the often unseen but indispensable efforts of these individuals. Espen Träldal has exemplified these qualities, helping to elevate Team Eksjöhus into one of the premier Pro Teams in Ski Classics,” says David Nilsson, Director of Ski Classics.
SKI CLASSICS BEST PRO TEAM DIRECTOR OF SEASON XVI
Espen Träldal – Team Eksjöhus
Espen Träldal has been instrumental in Team Eksjöhus’ impressive rise within the Ski Classics Pro Tour. Under his leadership, the team has expanded its competitive scope, bringing in top-tier athletes and staff and refining race strategies that have consistently delivered strong performances throughout the season.
His ability to create a well-structured training and support system for his Pro Team athletes has been crucial to the team’s success. Träldal’s meticulous planning and dedication have ensured that Team Eksjöhus remains a force to be reckoned with, competing at the highest level across all Ski Classics events.
With this award, Espen Träldal is inducted into the Ski Classics Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Ski Classics Legends, the athletes who have won five or more Ski Classics Pro Tour events.
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Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)
Season XVI of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consisted of 14 events across 10 event weekends in 6 countries. It started in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 13, 2024, with the Pro Team Presentation and ends in Finnsnes, Norway, with the Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja on March 30, 2025.
- Event 0: Friday, December 13, 2024 –Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
- Event 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
- Event 2: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
- Event 3: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon – Sexten, Italy, 60km
- Event 4: Sunday, January 12, 2025 – La Venosta ITT Kapron-Melago – Val Venosta, Italy, 11km
- Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 43km
- Event 6: Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Marcialonga – Trentino, Italy, 70km
- Event 7: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
- Event 8: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Grönklitt Criterium 61 – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 61km
- Event 9: Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Grönklitt ITT – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 13km
- Event 10: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
- Event 11: Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
- Event 12: Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Marcialonga Bodø – Valnesfjord, Norway, 50km
- Event 13: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 46km
- Event 14: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km
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