Record number of runners take part in Lundaloppet

Sunny conditions and music set the mood as 8935 runners took part in this year's Lundaloppet.

The race began on Svanevägen where Timbuktu's song Det löser sig was played. Participants ran through Stadsparken and the city center on distances ranging from 2.5 to 15 kilometers.

The longest route of 15 kilometers was introduced last year and quickly became popular. Edwin Tadj Ahmdi ran the race together with his brother for the first time.

It is a fun thing to do together, Edwin Tadj Ahmdi said. His 14-year-old brother Kevin Tadj Ahmdi added that it was exciting to try something new.

Articles connexes

Oskar Kardin dramatically swaps skis mid-race in heavy snow to win the 102nd Vasaloppet, a thrilling moment from the 90km Swedish ski marathon.
Image générée par IA

Oskar Kardin wins 102nd Vasaloppet in heavy snow after dramatic ski swap

Rapporté par l'IA Image générée par IA

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.

Rapporté par l'IA

On Monday, 82-year-old Håkan Mossberg from Kopparberg completed his 57th edition of Öppet spår in Vasaloppet. Former pro cyclist Emilia Fahlin, who recently ended her career, finished the course in 8 hours and 23 minutes.

The 2026 Santiago Marathon will gather over 33,000 participants this Sunday, starting and finishing at Palacio de La Moneda. US Olympic medalist Galen Rupp arrives as a special guest, while local runners Carlos Díaz and Hugo Catrileo compete in key distances. The event introduces a WhatsApp digital coach to assist participants.

Rapporté par l'IA

On the eve of the 90km Vasaloppet race from Sälen to Mora in Sweden, French athletes from various teams express a mix of excitement and caution due to tough conditions and weather uncertainties. Coach Maxime Grenard highlights the importance of group positioning and refueling for his Team Nordic Expérience Coste – Fromageries Marcel Petite squad. Notably, recent Transju’Classic winner Thomas Joly has withdrawn due to illness.

The 2027 Dakar Rally will run for 14 days from January 1 to 15 entirely within Saudi Arabia. Organizers have unveiled a route that emphasizes sandy terrain over rocks and starts and ends at King Abdullah Economic City.

Rapporté par l'IA

Erik Olofsson from Uppsala collapsed due to salt deficiency during last year's Swedish championships in 24-hour running. He is now back for the event in Växjö this weekend, having adjusted his training on fluids and salt. He hopes for a better outcome this time.

 

 

 

Ce site utilise des cookies

Nous utilisons des cookies pour l'analyse afin d'améliorer notre site. Lisez notre politique de confidentialité pour plus d'informations.
Refuser