Moa Ilar wins 10 km in Oslo, Flora Dolci finishes 12th

Moa Ilar wins 10 km in Oslo, Flora Dolci finishes 12th

Originally published in L'Équipe on March 16, 2025

Moa Ilar has created a surprise by winning the 10 km race at the Oslo stage of the World Cup with a time of 25:24.6. The weather conditions were perfect, sunny and firm trails, allowing for an exciting competition. This marks Ilar's second victory and her third podium finish in the World Cup circuit.

Ilar's main competitors, Heidi Weng of Norway and Germany’s Victoria Carl, followed closely, finishing second and third with times of +0.84 and +5.25, respectively. The French skier Flora Dolci finished in a commendable 12th place at +48.2, while her teammates Julie Pierrel and Juliette Ducordeau finished in 18th and 25th place, respectively.

This win adds to Ilar's growing reputation as a standout competitor in international cross-country skiing. The race included other notable athletes, demonstrating the competitive spirit and skills present at this high-level event.