The Ski Classics Challengers event, Vaajmarathon, took place last weekend with a 44km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique. Watch the video highlights here!
The Ski Classics Challengers event, Vaajmarathon, took place last Saturday with a 44km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique on the Norwegian-Swedish border, from Mebygda, Norway, to Rötviken, Sweden.
Also Read: Pro Team athletes top the podium at Vaajmarathon 2026
The Best Moments of Vaajmarathon 2026
Video Credits: Darren Hamlin/Vaajmarathon
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Vaajmarathon 2026
Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes and traditional cross-country skiers matched their skills in a tough race from Mebygda, Norway, crossing the border to Rötviken, Sweden.
Women’s Race
In the women’s race, Emilie Fleten, Team Engcon, won with a total time of 1:51:11.8.
Tova Andersson, Östersunds SK, finished in second place and 2:46.0 back. Alva Svahn, Östersunds SK, 2:46.7 behind, finished in third place.
Top 3
- Emilie Fleten, Team Engcon, 1:51:11.8
- Tova Andersson, Östersunds SK, +2:46.0
- Alva Svahn, Östersunds SK, +2:46.7
Complete results HERE
Podium
Men’s Race
In the men’s competition, the winner was Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, with a total time of 1:40:19.6.
Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, finished in second place, 0.5 seconds behind, followed by Oskar Svensson, Falun Borlänge SK, 0.6 seconds back and completing the podium in third position.
- Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, 1:40:19.6
- Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, +0.5
- Oskar Svensson, Falun Borlänge SK, +0.6
Complete results HERE
Podium
Also Read: Summer Ski Classics Challengers calendar for Season XVIII
As the Vaajmarathon 44km 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.
Complete results from Vaajmarathon can be found here and here.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photos/Video: Darren Hamlin
