Almost $132,000 USD in One Week
Both Klæbo and Johaug made impressive additions to their finances, each earning nearly $132,000 in prize money. For their overall victories, they each received upwards of $88,000.
Furthermore, Klæbo garnered $6,626 for winning the sprint standings, while Johaug received the same amount for dominating the climbing competition. Both athletes also profited from stage victories, podium finishes, and bonuses for donning the leader’s jersey throughout the Tour.
Klæbo shone with five stage victories and led the rankings for most of the seven stages, whereas Johaug claimed two stage wins and a second-place finish, concluding the Tour in the leader’s jersey. Each stage win earned them $3,311, and a second-place finish netted $2,209.
Read More: Cross-Country World Cup standings post-Tour de Ski
Other Norwegians Reap Rewards
Several other Norwegian competitors also saw their earnings rise after the seven stages in northern Italy:
- Håvard Moseby: The «super substitute,» brought in as a last-minute replacement just two days before the Tour, surpassed expectations with a fifth-place finish, earning over $22,000.
- Erik Valnes: Finished seventh overall, collecting $13,200, plus $2,209 for his fifth-place finish in the sprint standings.
- Jan Thomas Jenssen: Climbed from 15th to 10th place, earning $7,732 for his overall finish and $1,104 for third in the skiathlon.
- Tour Debutants: Andreas Fjorden Ree and Iver Tildheim Andersen earned $6,626 (11th place) and $4,416 (14th place), respectively.
Simen Hegstad Krüger faced a significant setback with an unfortunate fall during Saturday’s skiathlon, which cost him a chance at second place overall — and nearly $61,600. However, he achieved a stage victory on the final climb, earning $3,311, along with $2,209 for his second-place finish in the 20 km race in Toblach.
Norwegian Women Excel
In addition to Johaug’s overall win, other Norwegian women delivered strong performances:
- Astrid Øyre Slind: Secured second place overall, earning $60,736. Including bonuses from podium finishes (two wins, one second, and two thirds), she accumulated over $72,064.
- Heidi Weng: Finished fifth overall, earning $22,088, with additional earnings for her fourth place in the sprint standings ($3,311) and two third-place finishes ($2,209 each).
- Kristin Austgulen Fosnæs: Earned $7,732 for her 10th-place finish.
- Nora Sanness: The Tour debutant secured 11th place and $6,626.
- Silje Theodorsen: Finished 12th, earning $5,519.
Norway’s athletes not only dominated the podium but also claimed a significant portion of the prize money.
All prize money is indicated in USD. A complete list of prize money can be found on FIS
Upcoming – Les Rousses World Cup
The next stop on the World Cup season 2024/2025 is Les Rousses, set to occur from January 17 to 19, 2025. The 6th stage of the World Cup will feature three days of competition in France.
The event commences on Friday, January 17, with a 10km interval start in freestyle technique, followed by a sprint in classic technique on Saturday, January 18, and concluding with a 20km mass start in classic technique on Sunday, January 19.
Details of the complete program for the Les Rousses World Cup can be found at the end of the article.
FACTS Les Rousses World Cup Season 2024/2025
- When: Friday, January 17, to Sunday, January 19
- Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
- Where: Les Rousses, France
- What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Les Rousses, France
PROGRAM
Friday, January 17: 10km Interval Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)
- 13:30 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Men
- 15:45 CET: 10km Interval Start F, Women
Saturday, January 18: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)
- 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Women
- 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualify C, Men
- 14:45 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
- 14:45 CET: Sprint Final C, Men
Sunday, January 19: 20km Mass Start Classic (More details can be found HERE)
- 11:20 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Women
- 15:45 CET: 20km Mass Start C, Men
Read More: World Cup calendar for the 2024/2025 Winter Season
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