FIS Cross-Country World Cup - Drammen/Oslo, Norway
Drammen never disappoints — a true city sprint, roaring crowds, and races decided in centimeters. And this year, the margins could not have been finer. In the women’s classic sprint, it wasn’t about raw speed alone — it was about timing, positioning, and flawless technique. Jonna Sundling delivered it perfectly, snatching victory from Kristine Skistad right on the line, silencing the home crowd in a breathtaking finish. The men’s race turned dramatic after Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s fall and concussion opened the door — and Ansgar Evensen slammed it shut, unleashing an unstoppable final straight that left no room for response.
But Drammen also belonged to new stories. We had been seeing it coming — and now it’s real. Jiří Tuž stepped onto the World Cup podium for the very first time — and straight onto second place — igniting Czech pride in a breakthrough performance. Right behind him, local hero Kollerud claimed third in his hometown — a full-circle moment years after participating in Drammen’s World Cup flower ceremony as a child dreaming of this exact stage.
Then the World Cup moved to its spiritual home — Holmenkollen. The temple of cross-country skiing delivered a bold new format: two 50 km skate races on the same day, with the women starting just 45 minutes after the men. And as always in Oslo, the stakes felt different — for a Norwegian, a victory here means earning a place among legends.
Einar Hedegart rose to that occasion, writing his name into Holmenkollen history with a dominant performance in a race that underlined Norway’s depth — the top eight places all claimed by Norwegian skiers. On the women’s side, Frida Karlsson once again proved that Holmenkollen feels like home. In a commanding display, she led a Swedish sweep on rival ground, claiming her second victory on these iconic trails.
