{"id":56432,"date":"2025-11-28T18:58:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T16:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rukanordic.com\/?p=56432"},"modified":"2025-11-28T19:04:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T17:04:18","slug":"norja-odotetun-vahva-miesten-perinteisella-karjessa-tuttuja-nimia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rukanordic.com\/en\/norja-odotetun-vahva-miesten-perinteisella-karjessa-tuttuja-nimia\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Nyenget opens World Cup season with a statement win \u2013 Edges Kl\u00e6bo by 2.1 seconds"},"content":{"rendered":"

The men launched the 2025\/26 Cross-Country World Cup season on Friday in Ruka, where Martin Nyenget<\/strong> delivered an impressive performance to claim victory in the 10 km classic interval-start race. Nyenget clocked 22:30.8, finishing 2.1 seconds ahead of Johannes Kl\u00e6bo<\/strong>. The same margin separated Kl\u00e6bo from third-place finisher Mika Vermeulen<\/strong>, who produced one of the day\u2019s biggest surprises by securing a podium spot.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAs often seen in Ruka, Norway\u2019s depth was on full display, with six Norwegians finishing inside the top ten. Nyenget\u2019s win was also somewhat unexpected, as Kl\u00e6bo entered the race as the clear favourite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kl\u00e6bo reflected on his performance after the finish:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think it was an okay race. I struggled a bit on the uphills, but it was good to finally get started, and now I\u2019m just looking forward to the next races.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A total of 109 men took part in the season opener. Among the other Nordic nations, Finland and Sweden each placed one athlete in the top ten. Finland\u2019s Iivo Niskanen<\/strong>, a five-time Ruka winner, delivered a strong race and finished fifth. Sweden\u2019s service team appeared to have nailed their preparations, but their top performer was Edvin Anger<\/strong> in ninth place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Results<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Martin Nyenget<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  2. Johannes Kl\u00e6bo<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  3. Mika Vermeulen<\/b> (AUT)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  4. Andreas Ree<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  5. Iivo Niskanen<\/b> (FIN)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  6. Erik Valnes<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  7. Mattis Stenshagen<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  8. Didrik T\u00f8nseth<\/b> (NOR)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  9. Edvin Anger<\/b> (SWE)<\/span> <\/li>\n
  10. Hugo Lapalus<\/b> (FRA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Tomorrow the World Cup continues with the 10km classic sprint qualifiers at 8.55 (CET). The sprint finals start at 11.25 (CET).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Text: V\u00e4in\u00f6 Helenius
    \nPhotos: Noora Luukkanen<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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