12:43
Duel at the top?
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is running at the same speed as Iivo Niskanen at kilometer 6.1 – just 0.2 seconds separate them. Even though there are still many kilometers to cover, it could end up being a duel between the two.
12:37
Interval at ten kilometers
At the split time of ten kilometers, the Frenchman Theo Schely is currently leading the classification with a lead of two seconds. But the world leaders have not yet passed this interim period. Janosch Brugger is in 22nd place after ten kilometers and can be found at the bottom of the rankings. At five kilometers, Niskanen’s lead over Golberg is only 4.4 seconds. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is lurking a second behind his compatriot.
12:33
Golberg gets close to Niskanen
At the second intermediate time, the Norwegian Pål Golberg approaches the Finn. Almost seven seconds separate the two.
12:32
All starters on the way
Now the wait for Beda Klee is over, the Swiss can go on the cross-country ski trail. So all cross-country skiers are now on the move.
12:29
What is Moch doing?
Friedrich Moch is already almost half a minute behind the leader at 3.4 kilometers and is currently running in 15th place. It doesn’t seem like Moch could get a good result today.
12:26
Niskanen is coming
Iivo Niskanen starts like a fire brigade and also sets a best time in the second intermediate time. The Finn has a lead of 17 seconds. Wow! The Austrian Mika Vermeulen is now also on the route. Although he prefers the free technique, he has also recently shown his skills in the classic races.
12:20
Fähndrich keeps up well
In the first intermediate times, Cyril Fähndrich can keep up well with the Norwegian Martin Kirkeberg Mørk, who is currently setting all the best times. At 3.4 kilometers, Fähndrich is three seconds behind.
12:19
Niskanen and Moch on the track
A few starting numbers behind Iivo Niskanen, who is loudly cheered on by the home crowd, Friedrich Moch is also allowed onto the cross-country ski trail. Meanwhile, Janosch Brugger is 13 seconds behind after just under five kilometers.
12:15
Chappaz beats time
The Finn’s best time of 3.4 kilometers didn’t last long because Jules Chappaz beat the time by two seconds.
12:14
Brugger falls back
At the second intermediate time, Janosch Brugger falls behind a little. He is now seven seconds behind the leading Finn Niko Anttola.
12:11
Fähndrich starts racing
The first Swiss sets off on the 20 kilometers. Following with number 24 is the Irishman Thomas Hjalmar Maloney Westgaard, who achieved a great result in the mass start in the USA.
12:09
Brugger sets the best time
Good news from Janosch Brugger: The German sets a best time at kilometer 1.1.
12:05
Brugger also on the way
Now it also counts for the German Janosch Brugger. A minute later, the strong Frenchman Jules Chappaz starts the race.
12:01
Let’s go!
Ville Ahonen has the honor of opening the race in Lahti today as a local hero. He sets out on the 20 kilometers and can initially set the best times with number one. But since he comes from the Finnish national group, he won’t be able to keep up with the best.
11:56
Swiss hopes for Fähndrich and Klee
Swiss-Ski is also sending a duo over the 20 kilometers: Cyril Fähndrich is wearing number 23, his compatriot Beda Klee is at the back of the field with start number 64.
11:52
ÖSV: Vermeulen at the start
Mika Vermeulen is the only Austrian who will take on the 20 kilometers in the classic way. The 24-year-old has starting number 50, which puts him at the back of the field. However, danger lurks from behind: one minute after Vermeulen, high-flyer Johannes Høsflot Klæbo will set off on the track.
11:47
Duo for Germany
In yesterday’s team sprint, the duo consisting of Jan Stölben and Anian Sossau came in 13th. However, neither will be competing today. Janosch Brugger and Friedrich Moch are at the start for Germany, starting with numbers nine and 38.
11:42
The favorites
There has not yet been an individual over 20 kilometers in the classic technique this season. But the favorites – almost as always – are the Scandinavian nations. In yesterday’s team sprint, the Norwegian duo Pål Golberg and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won ahead of Norway II. The local heroes Iivo Niskanen and Lauri Vuorinnen came in third place. However, the teams benefited from a crash by Team France – and the French around Jules Chappaz and Hugo Lapalus should also be taken into account today. The man in yellow, Norwegian Harald Østberg Amundsen, will take part in the race today with start number 40.
11:35
Four World Cup stops at the end of the season
The Cross Country World Cup is in the last trimester of the season. After the races overseas, all four final World Cup stops will take place in Scandinavia. In addition to the stops in Oslo and Drammen, the World Cup final will take place in Falun, Sweden. But now the eyes are on Lahti, where a team sprint was completed yesterday.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to the men’s cross-country skiing from Lahti! After the women have already completed their race, it is now the men’s turn. It starts at 12 p.m.