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Encyclopedia: Vasaloppet

Vasaloppet is a long distance cross-country ski race (ski marathon) held in Dalarna, Sweden, annually on the first Sunday of March. It is one of the oldest, the longest, and the biggest cross-country ski race in the world. In the 80th race held on March 7, 2004 some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event, which is held over a distance of 90 kilometres between the village of Sälen and town of Mora. A total of more than 40,000 participated in one of the seven different races held during the first week of March. The race was started in 1922 being inspired by the run that the future King Gustav Vasa had made in 1520. Winner of the first race was Ernst Alm from Norsjö, who until 2002 was the youngest winner ever of the race.

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How to say "Vasaloppet" in other languages:

	(German)	Wasalauf
	(French)	Vasaloppet
	(Italian)	Vasaloppet

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Cross-country ski race

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Sälen

Sälen is a village (part of the municipality of Malung) in Dalecarlia, in Sweden. It is noted for hosting the start of Vasaloppet, the oldest, longest, and largest cross country ski race in the world. It is also known for its many down hill ski resorts. See also: Tourism in Sweden, List of ski...

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Anders Aukland

merits 2004 Vasaloppet - Winner (finishing time: 3 hours, 48 minutes and 42.2 seconds) 2003 XC skiing... March 7, 2004 Anders Aukland won Vasaloppet in Sweden, he was the second Norwegian in history to...

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American Birkebeiner

Vasaloppet and Norway's Birkebeinerrennet. Started in 1973, the Birkie is one of a few races worldwide...

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March

Vasaloppet cross country ski race takes place in Sweden in honour of Gustav Vasa's run in 1520...

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Tourism in Sweden

tracks throughout the northern part of the country. Vasaloppet in the beginning of March is the...

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Cross-country skiing

races, like Vasaloppet, in Sweden, the oldest, longest, and biggest ski race in the world, as well...

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Skiing

Nordic Events Biathlon Nordic combined Ski jumping Cross-country ski races Vasaloppet race, Sweden...

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March 2004

15,500 skiers compete in the 80th installment of Vasaloppet, the oldest and longest cross-country ski race in the world. Norwegian Anders Aukland wins. (Sports Illustrated) (Vasaloppet press release) In...

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