The Ski Classics Challengers event, American Birkebeiner, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin, USA. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in the USA, American Birkebeiner, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Gérard Agnellet and Sydney Palmer-Leger won their respective races with solid performances.

American Birkebeiner – 50km Skating Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner, Gérard Agnellet, completed the race in a time of 2:25:06.7.

David Norris finished in second place, 1:30.6 behind, followed by Michael Earnhart, completing the podium in third position and 2:10.2 back.

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Top 3 Men

1. Gérard Agnellet, 2:03:01.1
2. David Norris, +1:30.6
3. Michael Earnhart, +2:10.2

Full results can be found HERE

American Birkebeiner – 50km Skating Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner, Sydney Palmer-Leger, completed the event in a total time of 2:25:06.7.

Jessica Yeaton finished in second place, 1.6 seconds back, followed by Lauren Jortberg, 3.0 seconds behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

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Top 5 Women

1. Sydney Palmer-Leger, 2:25:06.7
2. Jessica Yeaton, +1.6
3. Lauren Jortberg, +3.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the American Birkebeiner 50km Skating 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 the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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