Sonjaa Schmidt, from Canada, took first place at the Planica U23 sprint race in freestyle technique with a total time of 2:35.82. The Canadian cross-country skier was followed by Hilla Niemela, from Finland, 0.48 seconds back.

Maria Hartz Melling, from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 056 seconds behind the winner. 

Verena Veit, from Germany, and Marina Kälin, from Switzerland, rounded out the top 5 by finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. 

Top 6, Sprint F, Women

1. Sonjaa Schmidt (CAN), 2:35.82
2. Hilla Niemela (FIN), +0.48
3. Maria Hartz Melling (NOR), 0.56
4. Verena Veit (GER), +0.81
5. Marina Kälin (SUI), +3.57
6. Ingrid Bergene Aabrekk (NOR), +12.02

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See below the complete program with facts and information links for the Junior & U23 World Ski Championships in Planica, Slovenia.

FACTS Junior & U23 World Ski Championships 2024

• When: Monday, February 5, to Sunday, February 11, 2024 
• Who: Junior & U23 national skiers – women and men
• Where: Planica, Slovenia
• What: FIS Nordic Junior & U23 World Ski Championships in Planica, Slovenia

PROGRAM

Monday, February 5: Junior Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualification F, Junior Women
• 11:00 CET: Sprint Qualification F, Junior Men
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final F, Junior Women
• 13:30 CET: Sprint Final F, Junior Men

Tuesday, February 6: U23 Sprint Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualification F, U23 Men
• 10:30 CET: Sprint Qualification F, U23 Women
• 13:00 CET: Sprint Final F, U23 Women
• 13:30 CET: Sprint Final F, U23 Men

Wednesday, February 7: Junior 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 11:15 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Junior Women
• 13:30 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Junior Men

Thursday, February 8: U23 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found here)

• 11:15 CET: 20km Mass Start F, U23 Women
• 14:00 CET: 20km Mass Start F, U23 Men

Friday, February 9: Junior 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found here)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Junior Women
• 11:45 CET: 10km Interval Start C, Junior Men

Saturday, February 10: U23 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found here)

• 11:00 CET: 10km Interval Start C, U23 Women
• 13:00 CET: 10km Interval Start C, U23 Men

Sunday, February 11: Junior & U23 4x5km Mixed Relay Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found here for JUNIORS and here for U23)

• 10:00 CET: 4x5km Mixed Relay C/F, Junior
• 12:00 CET: 4x5km Mixed Relay C/F, U23 

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