The classic 50km race in Holmenkollen, Norway, will be historic this Saturday. For the first time, the men's and women's races will be held simultaneously on the course. The men's race starts at 10:00, with the women starting 45 minutes later, during the men's race.
3-kilometer course, and organizers hope the men will lap before the women start. Ebba Andersson expressed curiosity about how it will work in reality, while coach Stefan Thomson said it's tight with the schedule but hopes the 45-minute gap will be fair, depending on the snow conditions. He noted there have been some thoughts about where the men will be when the women start, which could matter for the women.
expressed curiosity about how it will work in reality
The last 50km in Holmenkollen two years ago had winning times of 2:06 for men and 2:20 for women. In a clip, Frida Karlsson, who won the race last time, gives her view on the new setup.
it's tight with the schedule but hopes the 45-minute gap will be fair, depending on the snow conditions
there have been some thoughts about where the men will be when the women start, which could matter for the women