The Ski Classics Challengers event Vaajmarathon, a 44km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today with a solid starting field. Check out the results.
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.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers Vaajmarathon event saw Emilie Fleten, Team Engcon, and Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, win with solid performances.
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
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.
Top 3
- 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
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.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Darren Hamlin
