As the Ski Classics transition from Season XVI to XVII, a handful of experienced Pro Team athletes are aging into the Vets category, reserved for skiers aged 40 and above during the calendar year of the season finale.

Please note that the athletes listed below have not yet been confirmed to continue in Ski Classics for Season XVII, but are now eligible for the Vets category based on their age.

What Is the Vets Category?

The Vets classification honors experienced competitors aged 40 or older. As with all Ski Classics age-based categories, eligibility is based on the year in which the Ski Classics Grand Finale takes place.

Vets’ athletes compete for their own overall classification while also fighting for the Champion, Sprint, Climb, and Pro Team points.

Read More: Final Ski Classics Standings Season XVI – All Bib Winners

Athletes Transitioning to the Vets Category

For Season XVII, the following skiers are eligible for the Vets class:

• Anna Jönsson Haag, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV
• Klas Nilsson, Exsitec Ski Team
• Petter Northug, Team Burger King Northug
• Václav Sedláček, eD system Vltava Fund Team

These names are well known within the sport and have left a lasting mark on the Ski Classics Pro Tour. Their presence in the Vets category would add further depth and excitement to this growing field.

The Vets classification continues to highlight the value of experience and endurance, and it will be exciting to see how the competition evolves with such seasoned athletes joining the ranks.

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