Nanna Møller, 16, left a clear mark on the championships. She won all the races she entered – even though she had to sit out the 10 km distance on the opening day due to illness.
The women's field was generally characterised by a strong generation of young people. Marika Magnussen (18) and Sasja Joelsen Hendriksen (19) were both at the forefront and, together with the more experienced Olympic participant Ukaleq Slettemark (24), helped to ensure a high level in the competitions.
This year's Greenland Cross-Country Skiing Championships in Nuuk clearly pointed in one direction: The young runners are really taking hold of the top – especially among the women.
This is what the cross-country skiing committee writes in a press release.
The picture was more clear-cut for the men. Bent Salling put in a strong performance and won all distances. In the sprint, however, he was challenged by 18-year-old Qunaaq Jensen, who showed promising pace.
The organizing club NUP was behind a very nice and well-run championship in Nuuk. The championships brought together participants across generations – from children to veterans – and also featured participation from para-athletes. This underlined both the breadth and development of Greenlandic cross-country skiing.
Below is the list of results from this year's Greenland Championships in cross-country skiing, provided by the Greenland Ski Association:
10 km classic + free technique
1. Ukaleq Plains (NSP)
3. Sasja Joelsen Handriksen (SSP)
1. Bent Salling (NSP)
2. Qunaaq Jensen (NSP)
3. Karl Emil Blicher (NSP)
1.5 km sprint freestyle
1. Nanna Møller (NSP)
2. Ukaleq Plains (NSP)
3. Marika Magnussen (NSP)
Men
1. Bent Salling (NSP)
2. Qunaaq Jensen (NSP)
3. Frederik Lundblad (NSP)
Pair Relay:
Women:
1. NSP team 1, Nanna Møller and Ukaleq Slettemark
2. NSP team 2, Marika Magnussen and Matilde Le Moullec
3. SSP Danielle Bridle and Sasja H. Joelsen
Men:
1. NSP team 1, Qunaaq G. Jensen and Bent Salling
2. NSP team 2, Michael Clasen and Frederik Lundblad
3. NSP team 3, Karl Emil Blicher and Elias Wallbohm Nordahl
30 km Classic:
Women:
1. Nanna Møller (NSP)
2. Marika Magnussen (NSP)
3. Ukaleq Plains (NSP)
Men:
1. Bent Salling (NSP)
2. Michael Clasen (NSP)
3. Frederik Lundbland (NSP)
