Norwegian cross-country skier Astrid Oyre Slind had a remarkable weekend after taking part in the 30km start at the World Championships in Planica, Slovenia for the first time, before flying to Sweden to start the famous Vasaloppet Ski Marathon of over 90km on Sunday.
Astrid Oyre Slind finished 10th in Slovenia after winning silver in the relay and bronze in the skiathlon, before finishing fifth and failing to defend his title in the Vasaloppet Ski Marathon.
Her compatriot Emilie Fleten became champion in the women’s race.
Astrid Oyre Slind is a Norwegian cross-country skier. She competed at 2009, 2010, and 2011 Junior World Championships (U23 class). In 2009 she won the silver medal in the 15km pursuit, and in 2010 the gold medal in the same event. At the 2013 Winter Universiade, she won the bronze medal in the 15 km and the gold medal in the 5km. She made her World Cup debut in March 2008 at the Holmenkollen ski festival, finishing 44th in the 30km. In her next race, she also collected her first World Cup points, finishing 22nd in the December 2008 Davos 10 km. Another highlight was the March 2009 races in Falun, where she finished 20th in the sprint and 25th overall. Her last World Cup outing came at the 2014 Holmenkollen ski festival. On March 6, 2022, Astrid Oyre Slind won the women’s Vasaloppet Ski Marathon.
