Drammen
Ansgar Evensen wins Drammen sprint after Klaebo crash
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Norwegian skier Ansgar Evensen secured his first World Cup victory in the men's classic sprint in Drammen on March 12, 2026, after top favorites Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo and Ben Ogden crashed out in the semifinals. The 25-year-old surged from sixth in the final to claim the win ahead of Czech Jiri Tuz and fellow Norwegian Kristian Kollerud, who earned a podium in his World Cup debut. Klaebo, who had already clinched the sprint discipline crystal globe in qualifying, was taken to hospital for precautionary checks following a head impact.
The Cross-Country Skiing World Cup arrives in Drammen, Norway, on March 12 for an urban classic sprint. Norway fields a 24-athlete team, led by Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo seeking a sixth victory on home soil. France announces its lineup, including newcomer Daphné Patois for the sprint.