Iver Andersen Wins 10 km Free at Les Rousses

Iver Andersen Wins 10 km Free at Les Rousses

Originally published in L'Équipe on January 17, 2025

Iver Andersen of Norway won the 10 km freestyle event at Les Rousses, solidifying his position in the World Cup standings. Despite many top Norwegian skiers being absent for national championships, Andersen excelled, finishing ahead of fellow Norwegian Paal Golberg and American sprinter Ben Ogden, who secured his first podium in distance skiing. For the French team, Victor Lovera performed best, finishing in 7th place, while Jules Lapierre and Hugo Lapalus also contributed to the team's solid overall performance despite health issues affecting the squad.