On 1st July 2016, the FIS Rollerski World Cup will kick off. This season, the event will feature four stages: Oroslavje (CRO), Solleftea (SWE), Madona (LAT) and Trento (ITA)
The FIS Sub-Committee for Roller Skiing has balanced the season’s competition programme well with uphill and distance competitions both in classic (50%) and free (50%) technique as well as sprint races.
What’s new?
For the first time, the World Cup includes a stage event in Madonna (LAT) consisting of a sprint free, an interval start in classic technique and a pursuit in free technique.
Defending FIS Rollerski World Cup winners
Robin Norum (SWE) will be defending the overall FIS Rollerski World Cup title. Emanuele Becchis (ITA) was second and Ragnar Bragvin Andersen (NOR) was third last season.
On the ladies’ side Lin Somskaer (SWE) is the defending champion followed by Mariska Sundin (SWE) and Valiantsina Kaminskaya (BLR).
To view the Rollerski World Cup calendar, click here.
Source: fis-ski.com
