Tanumshede turned into a roller ski arena on August 16, when athletes battled over 40 kilometers in the Tanumsloppet, part of the Ski Classics Challengers series. The race delivered intense duels and thrilling action on the Swedish roads. Watch the video highlights here!
The Best Moments of Tanumsloppet 2025
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Tanumsloppet 2025
The Ski Classics Challengers event, Tanumsloppet, took place on Saturday, August 16, with a 40km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique in Tanumshede, Sweden. Check out the results.
Also Read: Hedenström and Gifstad winners of Tanumsloppet 2025
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event, Tanumsloppet, saw Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team/IK Stern, and Thomas Gifstad, Rustad IL, win their respective races.
Tanumsloppet – Women’s Race
In the women’s competition, Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team/IK Stern, was the winner with a total time of 1:41:25.0.
Hilda Löf, Ski Team Göhlins/XC Sthlm Ski Club, finished in second place, 5:07.0 back, followed by Linn Sömskar, IFK Umeå SK, 5:07.1 behind the winner, and completing the podium in the third position.
Tanumsloppet – Top 3 Women
- Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team/IK Stern, 1:41.25
- Hilda Löf, Ski Team Göhlins/XC Sthlm Ski Club, +5:07.0
- Linn Sömskar, IFK Umeå SK, +5:07.1
Complete results HERE
Tanumsloppet – Men’s Race
In the men’s race, Thomas Gifstad of Rustad IL won, completing the race in 1:30:33.0.
Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, finished in second place, 0.1 seconds back, followed by Alfted Buskqvist, Team Ramudden/IK Stern, completing the podium in the third position and 2.0 seconds behind the winner.
Tanumsloppet – Top 3 Men
- Thomas Gifstad, Rustad IL, 1:30:33.0
- Gabriel Strid, Team GS8, +0.1
- Alfred Buskqvist, Team Ramudden/IK Stern, +2.0
Complete results HERE
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