November 15, 2015 (Beitostolen, NOR) – Norwegian stars, Sjur Roethe and Therese Johaug, took the top podium spots in the 7.5/15km CL competitions on Day One at Norway’s National opening of the 2015/16 ski season in Beitostolen on Nov. 13.

It was Johaug’s 4th consecutive victory at the official kick off while Roethe displaced Martin Johnsrud Sundby who was disqualified for an infraction. On Day Two in the freestyle versions of the same distances Johaug had a comfortable 40s lead for the win while Sundby made good with the fastest time. The final day on Sunday will see the CL sprints.

Results

Day 1 – Nov. 13

LADIES 7.5km Classic 

1. JOHAUG Therese NOR 20:26.1
2. WENG Heidi NOR +38.4
3. SLIND Kari Oeyre NOR +55.2
4. JACOBSEN Astrid Uhrenholdt NOR +56.2
5. OESTBERG Ingvild Flugstad NOR +1:01.5

Complete competition results are available HERE.

MEN 15km Classic

1. ROETHE Sjur NOR 37:59.0
2. NYENGET Martin Loewstroem NOR +51.0
3. HOLUND Hans Christer NOR +1:08.7
4. PEDERSEN Morten Eide NOR +1:15.5
5. BRANDSDAL Eirik NOR +1:15.6

Complete competition results are available HERE.

Day 2 – Nov. 14

LADIES 7.5 km FR

1. JOHAUG Therese NOR 19:29.9
2. SLIND Kari Oeyre NOR +39.6
3. JACOBSEN Astrid Uhrenholdt NOR +41.5
4. OESTBERG Ingvild Flugstad NOR +58.5
5. WENG Heidi NOR +1:00.9

Complete results available HERE.

MEN 15 km FR

1.  SUNDBY Martin Johnsrud NOR 36:12.1
2.  HOLUND Hans Christer NOR +47.4
3.  DUVILLARD Robin FRA +49.1
4.  NORTHUG Petter Jr. NOR +59.7
5.  MANIFICAT Maurice FRA +1:00.2

Complete results available HERE.