Klæbo Wins Again at Beitostølen One Week Before World Cup Opening in Ruka

Beitostølen saw an impressive display from Johannes Høsflot Klæbo on Saturday as he claimed victory in the lead-up to the upcoming World Cup. Klæbo demonstrated that he is among the favorites by taking charge of the race, finishing with a significant margin.

Starting at the back didn’t hinder his performance; he steadily increased his lead, finishing with a decisive advantage of 15.3 seconds over the second-place Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget. Klæbo's consistent pacing and ability to handle the changing conditions proved critical to his success.

Earlier in the day, fellow athlete Therese Johaug also put on a stellar performance, dominating her competition in the women's race, further solidifying the competitive spirit at this year's events at Beitostølen.

Klæbo expressed satisfaction with his race strategy, mentioning positive timing feedback during the race, which propelled him towards a strong finish—setting a promising tone as he heads into the World Cup season.