Iivo Niskanen (FIN) took first place in the men’s 10km interval start race in classic technique at the World Cup premiere in Ruka, Finland. Complete results from the men’s event.

Iivo Niskanen (FIN) showed his early season form and won today’s 10km classic race with a total time of 23:00.6.

Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR) snagged second place, 12.5 seconds back, and Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget (NOR) completed the podium in third place, 14.1 seconds behind the winner. 

Top 10, 10km Interval Start Classic, Men

1. Iivo Niskanen (FIN), 23:00.6
2. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +12.5
3. Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget (NOR), +14.1
4. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), +28.2
5. Erik Valnes (NOR), +31.3
6. Simen Hegstad Krüger (NOR), +32.8
7. Jens Burman (SWE), +37.2
8. Thomas Maloney Westgaard (IRL), +37.9
9. Mika Vermeulen (AUT), +38.6
10. Hugo Lapalus (FRA), +40.0

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – World Cup premiere: Complete program for Ruka

Facts Ruka World Cup Season 2024/2025

Ruka, Finland, is the place for this year’s cross-country skiing World Cup premiere. The event started on Friday, November 29, with a 10km interval start race in classic technique. On Saturday, November 30, a sprint race in classic technique awaits. And on Sunday, December 1, the World Cup premiere weekend ends with a 20km mass start race in freestyle technique. 

• When: Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Ruka, Finland
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Ruka, Finland

Start Lists can be found HERE when available.

PROGRAM

Friday, November 29: 10km Interval Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 10:00 CET: 10km Individual C, Women
• 12:40 CET: 10km Individual C, Men

Saturday, November 30: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Women
• 9:00 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Men 
• 11:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Women 
• 11:30 CET: Sprint Final C, Men

Sunday, December 1: 20km Mass Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:30 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Men
• 11:25 CET: 20km Mass Start F, Women

Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2024/2025 Winter Season 

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