Japanese fans brave the conditions to support their cross-country skiiers at Mount Van Hoevenberg ©FISU

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Rin Sobue and Ryo Hirose of Japan won the first gold of the Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games when they captured the mixed team sprint classic crown ©FISU
Rin Sobue and Ryo Hirose of Japan won the first gold of the Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games when they captured the mixed team sprint classic crown ©FISU


Cross-country skiiers Sobue and Hirose embrace after their victory in difficult conditions ©FISU
Cross-country skiiers Sobue and Hirose embrace after their victory in difficult conditions ©FISU


The mixed team sprint classic was the opening competition of the cross-country skiing programme in Lake Placid ©FISU
The mixed team sprint classic was the opening competition of the cross-country skiing programme in Lake Placid ©FISU


Several cross-country skiiers collapse over the finish line after completing the course ©FISU
Several cross-country skiiers collapse over the finish line after completing the course ©FISU


Men's and women's snowboard cross contests were the focus at Gore Mountain ©FISU
Men's and women's snowboard cross contests were the focus at Gore Mountain ©FISU


There were many intriguing battles in the snowboard cross competitions ©FISU
There were many intriguing battles in the snowboard cross competitions ©FISU


Switzerland's Sophie Hediger celebrates after claiming the women's snowboard cross title ©FISU
Switzerland's Sophie Hediger celebrates after claiming the women's snowboard cross title ©FISU


Frenchman Benjamin Gattaz, middle, stands atop the podium after winning men's snowboard cross gold ©FISU
Frenchman Benjamin Gattaz, middle, stands atop the podium after winning men's snowboard cross gold ©FISU


Sweden took on Canada in one of several ice hockey matches contested on the first day of competition ©FISU
Sweden took on Canada in one of several ice hockey matches contested on the first day of competition ©FISU