UNNIA
Nanna Moller16 years old, left a clear mark on the championships. She won all the races she entered – although she had to stand over the 10km distance on the opening day due to illness.
The women’s field was generally characterized by a strong youth generation. 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 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 getting a foothold at the top – especially among the women.
This is what the cross-country committee writes in a press release.
For the men, the picture was more clear. Bent Salling put his weight on the competitions 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. It emphasized 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
Women:
1. Ukaleq Slettemark (NSP)
2. Marika Magnussen (NSP)
3. Sasja Joelsen Handriksen (SSP)
Men:
1. Bent Salling (NSP)
2. Qunaaq Jensen (NSP)
3. Karl Emil Blicher (NSP)
1.5 km sprint freestyle
Women:
1. Nanna Møller (NSP)
2. Ukaleq Slettemark (NSP)
3. Marika Magnussen (NSP)
Gentlemen
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 Slettemark (NSP)
Men:
1. Bent Salling (NSP)
2. Michael Clasen (NSP)
3. Frederik Lundbland (NSP)
