Team Eksjöhus has ten Pro Team athletes, four women and six men, ready to fight for points, podium places, and color bibs this winter. For Season XVI, the squad counts on its experienced roster of five athletes from Norway, three from Sweden, one from Finland, and one from France: Magni Smedås (1995), Kati Roivas (1994), Louise Lindström (2000), Sofie Elebro Lind (1993), Morten Eide Pedersen (1987), Eirik Sverdrup Augdal (1995), Thomas Ødegaarden (1998), Axel Jutterström (1998), Vebjørn Moen (1998), and Jeremy Royer (1999).

This international team has experience, talent, and a winning mentality. The women in the team fight for victories and podium places in every race. Magni Smedås started her racing season after the holiday break, but she quickly became one of the leading ladies in the game. She won four races and was second twice (Marcialonga and Vasaloppet).

Kati Roivas broke through last season by becoming a stable podium skier with her seven top-three positions, which made her the second-best in the Champion competition after Emilie Fleten. She also won the prestigious Tjejvasan as the first Finn in history.

Sofie Elebro Lind finished fourth in the Champion competition, and she got seven top-six places, of which one was a podium place (3^rd at La Venosta Criterium). She was possibly a bit overshadowed by her more successful teammates, but she is a strong skier who wants to secure her position as the top player in Ski Classics.

Louise Lindström is currently the least-known female skier on the team, but she can be a great addition to the squad. She was fifth at Grönklitt ITT, which shows that she has potential that can grow as she becomes more experienced.

The men in the team have podium capacity and bucketloads of experience. Morten Eide Pedersen has been an integral part of Ski Classics ever since its inception. His last podium place is from 2021, when he finished second at Tåssåsen Criterium 64. He has three victories at Jizerská50, but that was some time ago. This soon-to-be 37-year-old skier is still one of the top athletes in the circuit as he fought his way into the top six best male skiers in four races and finished ninth in the Champion competition.

Eirik Sverdrup Augdal was a bit higher in the Champion competition than his teammate Pedersen as he finished seventh. He was on the podium twice and in the top-10 seven times. If he manages to raise the bar this season, he can become a solid podium performer.

Axel Jutterström was the second-best male skier on the team, with sixth place in the Champion competition. He was very consistent throughout the season by finishing in the top-10 in nine races. He was on the podium once at La Venosta ITT, where he was second. Together with Augdal, Jutterström may become a frequent visitor on the podium in Season XVI.

Thomas Ødegaarden was the best male skier on this team, with his fourth place in the Champion competition. He was on the podium twice, at La Venosta ITT and Engadin La Diagonela, and he pushed himself into the top-10 gang 10 times last season. Much like his teammates, he will be a top dog in Ski Classics, threatening the dominance of Team Ragde Charge in the men’s category.

Vebjørn Moen and Jeremy Royer are not as visible as their more famous teammates, but they have important roles to play. The former fights for sprint competition points for the team, and he got a great result at Reistadløpet, where he finished 16th. The latter is a French skier who finished in and out of the top-20 in most races. His best day took place at the Grönklitt Classic, where only 14 male skiers crossed the finish line in front of him.

It is no wonder that this Pro Team is the best right now. There are great female and male skiers on the team, and they are more than capable of top performances. It should be expected that they remain in the spotlight in Season XVI, and they will be fighting for bib titles in many categories.

Also Read: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

Team Eksjöhus

• Country: Sweden
• Pro Team Director: Espen Träldal        
• Pro Team Ranking: 1st  
• Website: Team Eksjöhus
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