The International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic Junior World Championships are being held in Planica, Slovenia February 5–11. So far, two events have been contested, the Freestyle Sprints, and the 20-kilometer Freestyle Mass Start.
Freestyle Sprints
The Sprints were held on a 1.2-kilometer course for both the men and women.
FIRST 
Gina Del Rio (AND)
SECOND 
Samantha Smith (USA)
THIRD 
Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen (NOR)
Remarkably, every American competitor qualified for the heats. They were Ava Thurston in 21st, Evelyn Walton 25th, and Sofia Scirica 30th.
The top Canadian finisher was Tory Audet in 15th. Alexandra Luxmoore was 18th, Clara Hegan was 38th, and Alison Mackie was 53rd,
Over 110 competitors were in the men’s field for the Freestyle Sprints.
The top men’s finishers were
FIRST 
Lars Heggen
SECOND 
Anton Grahn
THIRD Jonatan Lindberg
No Americans made the heats. The top American was Zachary Jayne in 32nd, Trey Jones 39th, Lucas Wilmot 48th, and Matt Seline 67th.
Two Canadians did qualify for the heats. Alexandre Cormier finished 21st, Raleigh Tarte was 25th. Other Canadian finishers were Finn Redman 34th, and Garrett Siever 64th.
20-kilometer Freestyle Mass Start
Women’s World Juniors 20-kilometer Freestyle Mass Start
FIRST 
Maria Gismondi
SECOND 
Anniken Sand
THIRD Gina Del Rio
The top American finisher was Ava Thurston in 7th. She was followed by Samantha Smith 16th, Ally Wheeler 24th, and Nina Schamberger 27th.
The top Canadian was Alexandra Luxmoore in 30th. Other Canadian finishers were Clara Hegan 40th and Sabine Comeau 53rd.
Men’s World Juniors 20-kilometers Freestyle Mass Start
FIRST 
Joergen Nordhagen
SECOND Aksel Artusi
THIRD Davide Ghio
The top American finisher was Jack Lange in ninth. Zachary Jayne finished 47th, and Wes Campbell was 57th. Matt Seline was 58th.
The top Canadian was Alexandre Cormier in 23rd. Followed by Samuel Picard 24th, Raleigh Tarate 26th, and Garrett Siever 52nd,
