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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.
Norwegian Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo won the men's skate sprint at the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Lahti, Finland, on March 7, 2026, marking his 110th career victory. Young compatriot Lars Heggen finished second, while France's Jules Chappaz secured third place in a photo-finish battle. The event highlighted emerging rivalries in the sport amid Klæbo's dominance.
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The 19-year-old Swedish skier Alvar Myhlback is set to challenge Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the Olympic classic sprint in Val di Fiemme. He is pleased that there will be no no-poling zones on the course, favoring his poling technique. As an Olympic debutant, Myhlback believes he can reach his full potential.