The Ski Classics Challengers event, Fossavatnsgangan, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Ísafjördur, Iceland. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Iceland, Fossavatnsgangan, saw a solid fight for the podium places. Thomas Bing, eD system Vltava Fund Team, and Linda Rós Hannesdóttir won their respective races with solid performances.

Fossavatnsgangan – Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, the winner was Thomas Bing, eD system Vltava Fund Team, with a total time of 2:14:43.3.

Rickard Ericsson, Team Futura Trentino GTE Elettrica, finished in second place, 5:07.7 back, followed by Snorri Einarsson, 5:48.7 seconds behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

Fossavatnsgangan – Top 3 Men

1. Thomas Bing, eD system Vltava Fund Team, 2:14:43.3
2. Rickard Ericsson, Team Futura Trentino GTE Elettrica, +5:07.7
3. Snorri Einarsson, +5:48.7

Full results can be found HERE

Fossavatnsgangan – Women’s Race

In the women’s event, the winner Linda Rós Hannnesdóttir completed the race in a time of 3:26:44.0, after a solid solo breakaway.

Edda Vésteinsdóttir finished in second place, 17:36.0 behind, followed by Beth Bernhardt, completing the podium in third position and 19:41.0 back.

Fossavatnsgangan – Top 3 Women

1. Linda Rós Hannnesdóttir, 3:26:44.0
2. Edda Vésteinsdóttir, +17:36.0
3. Beth Bernhardt, +19:41.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the Fossavatnsgangan 50km race 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 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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