Vasaloppet

Vasaloppet is an annual cross-country skiing competition in Sweden. It started off in 1922 and has been a part of Worldloppet as long as Worldloppet has been around. Nowadays it is held the first Sunday in March each year.

The competition runs from Sälen to Mora. Women were banned from participating between 1924 and 1980, due to the length of the race (90 kilometers). In 1997, an official women's award was established.

The race is held to commemorate the historical events related to Gustav Vasa back in the early 1520's.

Sister races
Botniavasan (Finland)
Vasaloppet China
Vasaloppet Japan
Vasaloppet USA
Vasaloppet de la Sergerie (Canada)

Related pages
Tjejvasan

 References 

Other websites

 Official website
The event at SVT's open archive  

Category:1922 establishments in Sweden
Category:Sports competitions
Category:Skiing in Sweden