Vasaloppet
Oskar Kardin wins 102nd Vasaloppet in heavy snow after dramatic ski swap
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Sweden's Oskar Kardin triumphed in the men's 102nd Vasaloppet on March 1, 2026, clocking 4:14:45.5 after swapping skis mid-race amid heavy snow on the 90km course from Sälen to Mora. Norway's Emilie Fleten dominated the women's race in 4:24:26.3, while Frenchman Jérémy Royer claimed a strong 16th place.
The 102nd Vasaloppet, the world's largest cross-country ski race, united over 15,000 elite and recreational skiers on its iconic 90km course from Sälen to Mora last weekend. Amid heavy snow, Oskar Kardin and Emilie Fleten claimed victory, while the event's deep historical roots and unique traditions fueled participants' endurance.
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