Champions Tour 2025 – Casper Kvam Grindhagen’s Sensational Victory in Hitra
In a sensational performance at Hitra, Casper Kvam Grindhagen claimed a stunning victory in the men’s 53 km, outpacing seasoned competitors Mattis Stenshagen and Theo Schely.
The race saw a dramatic twist as Torleif Syrstad led a long breakaway for over 50 km, only to be caught by the main group just 1 km from the finish line. The stage ended in a thrilling mass sprint, where Kvam Grindhagen timed his final push perfectly to claim a sensational win.
In the women’s 32 km, Astrid Øyre Slind continued her dominant form, taking victory by over two minutes ahead of Lotta Udnes Weng, with Silje Øyre Slind completing the podium.
Overall Champions Challenge Standings After 3 Stages:
Men:
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Einar Kalland-Olsen – 140 points
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Alvar Myhlback – 122 points
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Andrew Musgrave – 116 points
Women:
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Astrid Øyre Slind – 200 points
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Silje Øyre Slind – 190 points
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Lotta Udnes Weng – 160 points
With this stage, Astrid Øyre Slind overtakes her sister Silje in the overall standings by 10 points, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season. The final two stages of the Champions Tour, the Alliansloppet 48 km and 15 km individual start, will take place in Trollhättan, Sweden, on August 30–31, promising a thrilling finish to the tour.
The overall standing here
The Toppidrettsveka results here
