Jenny Larsson won Tjejvasan 2025

This year’s Tjejvasan, the 37th edition, attracted 6,500 registered participants. It was cloudy and three degrees Celsius when the race started at 09:00 in Oxberg, kicking off the 30 km to Mora. The elite class included ten of the current top twenty ranked skiers from the international long-distance ski cup Ski Classics.

Jenny Larsson led the way to the first Vasaloppet checkpoint in Oxberg, 2 km in, followed by last year’s runner-up Emilie Fleten from Norway and the 2024 winner Kati Roivas from Finland. The pace was high, and after ten minutes, the leading pack consisted of eleven skiers.

Emilie Fleten and Jenny Larsson pushed the hardest, setting the pace. Jenny Larsson secured the sprint prize in Hökberg after 11 km, ahead of Hanna Lodin and Emilie Fleten. Also in the lead pack were Louise Lindström, Julie Kvale Støstad, and Kati Roivas. By this point, it was clear that no new record time would be set. These six skiers took turns leading the race.

Jenny Larsson also claimed the sprint prize in Eldris, with 9 km remaining. However, all six skiers were still together, and the race was wide open. With 4 km to go, Emilie Fleten launched an attack, which Kati Roivas seemed to have the most difficulty keeping up with.

Entering Mora, Emilie Fleten was still leading. How would the sprint finish unfold? Fleten was first over the Aukland bridge, but she missed the inside lane at the Zorn Museum corner, allowing the others to suddenly overtake her. Jenny Larsson was the first to enter the home stretch, ahead of Louise Lindström and Julie Kvale Støstad.

Jenny Larsson held off her rivals over the long final straight and won Tjejvasan 2025, finishing a second ahead of Louise Lindström. A Norwegian skier made the podium as Julie Kvale Støstad edged out Kati Roivas in a photo finish for third. Hanna Lodin placed fifth, and Emilie Fleten finished sixth.

Jenny Larsson had previously placed fifth in Tjejvasan 2020 and 2021 and had five top three finishes in Ski Classics this season but no victory. However, today she proved her strength with a powerful finish:
“I had just one focus, to cross that finish line first,” Jenny Larsson told Sveriges Television after the race. “I’ve wanted this win for a long time, and it’s so great to finally have it. I felt strong but I was a bit unsure as I’ve been quite fatigued this week, which was part of my plan, but you never know how your body will respond on race day. I felt a bit sluggish in the first ten kilometres, but then I really found my rhythm. I had to trust that and save everything for the sprint. I’m so happy it worked out.”

When did you know you had the win?
“I probably felt it already in Moraparken! It doesn’t sound modest, but I knew I was having a really good day and great skis; everything was in place for success. I’m absolutely thrilled. This is one of the biggest moments in my career,” said Jenny Larsson.

Runner-up Louise Lindström, eighth in Tjejvasan 2024, and now competing in Ski Classics, said:
“It was fun today! I felt strong throughout the race, so it was difficult to pace myself. I often found myself at the front, but I knew that wasn’t the best tactical move… I’m happy it brought me onto the podium today.”

Louise Lindström on the final sprint:
“I felt a bit inexperienced in the sprint finish because in the Ski Classics races I’ve done so far, I haven’t been in contention at the finish, but I took the inside lane and gave it my all. I had hoped to move out, but Jenny was too strong today. I’m really happy and proud that I dared to take on Ski Classics this season, and I feel like I’m improving as a skier in every way.”

Third-place finisher Julie Kvale Støstad also snagged her first top three placement after a photo finish:
“It was nice to find out I was third. I’m used to fighting for a top ten, so making the podium is a big achievement for me. My goal was to stay in the lead pack as long as possible and go for the sprint. It was a fantastic race, great conditions and a fun experience. I’ll be back!”

In just eight days, the 101st Vasaloppet will take place. Who will emerge victorious? Only six times in history have Tjejvasan and Vasaloppet had the same winner…

The Junior class (D17–20) competition ran this year for the fourth time and Alva Hedström from Funäsdalen won, ahead of Anna Aukland from Norway and Ines Lignell from Lucksta.

Start lists and results >

Kransmas
This year’s Kransmas, the 37th, is Arvid Jerkgård, active within IFK Mora Fotboll.

Results Tjejvasan 2025, Senior class (D21)
1. Jenny Larsson, (SWE) Lager 157 Ski team, 1.17.35
2. Louise Lindström, (SWE) Team Eksjöhus, 1.17.36
3. Julie Kvale Støstad, (NOR) Team Ramudden, 1.17.36
4. Kati Roivas, (FIN) Team Eksjöhus, 1.17.36
5. Hanna Lodin, (SWE) Tunafors SK, 1.17.38
6. Emilie Fleten, (NOR) Team Ramudden, 1.17.42
7. Emma Ivarsson, (SWE) Årsunda IF, 1.21.38
8. Frida Erkers, (SWE) Team Eksjöhus, 1.21.42
9. Anja Stolpe, (SWE) Filipstads SF, 1.22.22
10. Ida Palmberg, (SWE) Team Ramudden, 1.23.44

Results Tjejvasan 2025, Junior class (D17–20)
1. Alva Hedström, (SWE) Funäsdalens IF, 1.28.20
2. Anna Aukland, (NOR) Tønsberg, 1.30.08
3. Ines Lignell, (SWE) Lucksta IF, 1.31.15
4. Thea Nordin, (SWE) Team Eksjöhus, 1.31.59
5. Ebba Johansson, (SWE) Danish Ski Marathon Team, 1.34.37
6. Ella Pettersson Råkil, (SWE) Västerås Skidklubb, 1.35.02
7. Ebba Fryxell, (SWE) Dala-Järna IK, 1.35.06
8. Ingrid Elise Kullerud, (NOR) Trøsken IL, 1.37.19
9. Julia Eriksson, (SWE) Hestra IF, 1.38.11
10. Vilja Åkerlund, (SWE) Skellefteå SK, 1.38.26

For additional results, click ”Results” on Vasaloppet’s website vasaloppet.se

Prizes
First prize in the senior class of Tjejvasan 2025 is 50,000 SEK.
Sprint prize winner Hökberg: Jenny Larsson, Lager 157 Ski Team, 30.12
Sprint prize winner Eldris: Jenny Larsson, Lager 157 Ski Team, 55.41
Individual prizes (in the form of training scholarships) totalling 156,000 SEK are awarded in the Tjejvasan senior and junior classes 2025.

All Tjejvasan victors through the ages
1988 Karin Värnlund, IFK Mora
1989 Marie Johansson, Dala-Järna IK
1990 Cancelled
1991 Anna Frithioff, Kvarnsvedens GoIF
1992 Anna Frithioff, Kvarnsvedens GoIF
1993 Carina Görlin, Hudiksvalls IF
1994 Marie Helene Östlund, Hudiksvalls IF
1995 Marie Helene Östlund, Hudiksvalls IF
1996 Kerrin Petty, IFK Moras SK
1997 Karin Öhman, Stockviks Skidförening
1998 Bente Martinsen, Norway
1999 Elin Ek, Bergeforsens SK
2000 Annika Evaldsson, IFK Mora SK
2001 Anita Moen, Norway
2002 Emelie Öhrstig, Stockviks Skidförening
2003 Ulrica Persson, SK Bore
2004 Hilde G Pedersen, Norway
2005 Sofia Bleckur, IK Jarl
2006 Elin Ek, IFK Mora SK
2007 Susanne Nyström, Piteå Elit SK
2008 Susanne Nyström, Piteå Elit SK
2009 Susanne Nyström, Piteå Elit SK
2010 Susanne Nyström, IFK Mora SK
2011 Jenny Hansson, Östersunds SK
2012 Susanne Nyström, Laisvalls SK
2013 Susanne Nyström, Laisvalls SK
2014 Sofia Bleckur, IFK Mora SK
2015 Laila Kveli, Norway
2016 Britta Johansson Norgren, Sollefteå Skidor IF
2017 Britta Johansson Norgren, Sollefteå Skidor IF
2018 Katerina Smutná, Czech Republic
2019 Britta Johansson Norgren, Sollefteå Skidor IF
2020 Britta Johansson Norgren, Sollefteå Skidor IF
2021 Lina Korsgren, Åre Längdskidklubb
2022 Britta Johansson Norgren, Sollefteå Skidor IF
2023 Ida Dahl, Team Engcon
2024 Kati Roivas, Finland
2025 Jenny Larsson, Lager 157 Ski Team

Most Tjejvasan wins
Susanne Nyström (6 wins), Britta Johansson Norgren (5 wins), Anna Frithioff, Marie-Helene Östlund, Elin Ek and Sofia Bleckur (2 wins each).

Junior class
2022 Alba Björnsdotter, Järpens Skidklubb
2023 Evelina Crusell, Team Eksjöhus
2024 Evelina Crusell, Team Eksjöhus
2025 Alva Hedström, Funäsdalens IF

Watch a rerun of Tjejvasan 2025 on SVT Play. (Only available in Sweden.) >
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Watch the elites race to win in Tjejvasan 2025 >

NOW: Register for Tjejvasan 2026 – train all year
Tjejvasan 2026 runs on February 21 and registration has already opened at vasaloppet.se.