The Ski Classics Challengers event, Vasaloppet China, took place this Thursday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Changchun, China. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in China, Vasaloppet China, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Fabián Štoček, Vltava Fund Ski Team, and Zhao Xinle, China, won their respective races with solid performances.

Vasaloppet China – Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner Fabián Štoček, Vltava Fund Ski Team, completed the race in a time of 2:16:18.

Thomas Bing, eD system Silvini Team, finished in second place, 0.1 seconds behind, followed by Christian Winker, Terrex XC Ski Team, completing the podium in third position and 3:35 back.

Vasaloppet China – Top 3 Men

1. Fabián Štoček, Vltava Fund Ski Team, 2:16:18
2. Thomas Bing, eD system Silvini Team, +0:00:01
3. Christian Winker, Terrex XC Ski Team, +0:03:35

Full results can be found HERE

Vasaloppet China – Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner was Zhao Xinle, from China, with a total time of 2:51:35.

Sigrid Bye, from Norway, finished in second place, 2:42 back, followed by Mariya Lyuft, from Kazakhstan Cross-Country Team, 3:10 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

Vasaloppet China – Top 3 Women

1. Zhao Xinle (CHN), 2:51:35
2. Sigrid Bye (NOR), +0:02:42
3. Mariya Lyuft (KAZ), +0:03:10

Full results can be found HERE

As Vasaloppet China is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Complete results of Vasaloppet China can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2023/2024 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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