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.
The FIS Cross-Country Skiing World Cup stage in Drammen, located in Buskerud county, Norway, features a classic sprint on Thursday, March 12. This urban event has been a staple, with qualifiers starting at 2:30 p.m. and finals at 4:00 p.m. for both men and women.
The Norwegian Ski Association selected 24 athletes, taking advantage of the national quota. Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo of Byåsen IL, winner of the previous five Drammen sprints in 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, and 2018, headlines the men's team. Other men's participants include Harald Oestberg Amundsen (Asker SK), Even Northug (Strindheim IL), Ansgar Evensen (Vind IL), Lars Heggen (Harestua IL, Team Aker Dæhlie), Kristian Kollerud (Konnerud IL, Team Konnerud), Simen Myhre (IL Heming, Team ELON Oslofjord), Jørgen Schjoelberg (Tynset IL, Team Elon Innlandet), Harald Astrup Arnesen (IL Heming), Aron Aakre Rysstad (Valle Idrottslag, Team Elon Sør-Vest), Filip Skari (Nittedal IL, Team Aker Dæhlie), and Lars Michael Saab Bjertnæs (Njård/Team, Team Norconsult).
On the women's side, Norway's team consists of Kristine Stavaas Skistad (Konnerud IL), Julie Bjervig Drivenes (Konnerud IL, Team Konnerud), Ingrid Bergene Aabrekk (IL Runar, Team ELON Oslofjord), Mathilde Myhrvold (Vind IL), Tiril Udnes Weng (Nes Ski), Julie Myhre (Byåsen IL), Iselin Bjervig Drivnes (Lommedalen IL, Team Olympiaparken), Margrete Roessum Dyrhovd (Krødsherad Idrettslag, Team Konnerud), Hedda Bakkemo (Gjøvik Skiklubb, Team Elon Innlandet), Ane Appelkvist Stenseth (Grong IL), Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen (Bækkelagets SK, Team ELON Oslofjord), and Helene Ekrheim Haugen (Asker Skiklubb, Team Elon Oslofjord).
France's French Ski Federation named five men for the Drammen sprint: Rémi Bourdin (POLICE NATIONALE / Frasne Drugeon, Massif Jurassien), Lucas Chanavat (ARMÉE DE CHAMPIONS / Le Grand-Bornand, Mont Blanc), Jules Chappaz (ARMY OF CHAMPIONS / Club des Sports La Clusaz, Mont Blanc), Ivan Essonnier (Club des Sports La Féclaz, Savoie), and Théo Schely (POLICE NATIONALE / Club des Sports La Clusaz, Mont Blanc). The women's team includes Mélissa Gal (SCNP Rochois, Mont Blanc), Julie Pierrel (Le Grand-Bornand, Mont-Blanc), Léna Quintin (ARMÉE DE CHAMPIONS / Le Grand-Bornand, Mont-Blanc), Justine Gaillard (SA Méaudre, DA), Léonie Perry (La Bressaude Ski Section, MV), and debutant Daphné Patois (Club des Sports La Féclaz, Savoie).
Announcements for both teams were made on Monday, March 9.
