As the Pro Tour season approaches, a spotlight shines on the emerging talents in the Ski Classics community.
A number of athletes have already secured Ski Classics points through impressive performances in various Challengers events, establishing themselves as contenders for the Youth Bib competition.
The Youth Bib, recognizably in pink, is awarded to the top male and female athletes aged 26 and under, with their eligibility determined by their age as of the Ski Classics final for that season. Points earned in the Champion competition play a crucial role, and each athlete’s single best result from a Ski Classics Challengers event is considered for the Pink Bib.
Read more: Summer Challengers: Who is on top heading into Season XVI
Rounding out the top 5 in both the men’s and women’s competitions after the Summer Challengers series highlights the strong performances of these young athletes as they prepare for the winter season.
Women’s Standings
| Rank | Athlete | Team | Points |
| 1 | Hanna Lodin | Team Engcon | 50 |
| 2 | Hilda Löf | Ski Team Göhlins | 49 |
| 2 | Karolina Hedenström | Lager 157 Ski Team | 49 |
| 4 | Anni Huovinen | Team Mäenpää | 48 |
| 4 | Moa Hansson | Ski Team Göhlins | 48 |
Men’s Standings
| Rank | Athlete | Team | Points |
| 1 | Alvar Myhlback | Lager 157 Ski Team | 50 |
| 2 | Elias Andersson | Ski Team Göhlins | 48 |
| 3 | Amund Riege | Team Ramudden | 43 |
| 3 | Jonathan Göppert | xc-ski.de A|N Ski Marathon Team | 43 |
| 5 | Per Ingvar Tollehaug | Team Synnfjell | 40 |
Ski Classics introduces Cubs in Season XVI
In addition to the Youth competition, Ski Classics is thrilled to unveil new regulations and exciting changes for the upcoming 2024/2025 season. Enhancing the competition and providing new opportunities for athletes across categories.
The Cubs category includes athletes born between 2004 and 2008, ensuring all participants are under 22 years of age. For the upcoming season, 2 Cubs athletes may be added to the roster of a Pro Team, bringing additional youth and energy to the race. These Cubs athletes can be different for each event, but each athlete may represent only one Pro Team per season.
Read more: Ski Classics introduces Cubs as a new feature Season XVI
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