The Ski Classics Challengers event, Zelta Klasika 50, took place this Sunday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique at Piebalga, Latvia. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, one of the Ski Classics Challengers events in Latvia, Zelta Klasika 50, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Viesturs Eglītis, Jaunpiebalga, and Elita Zālīte, Smiltene, won their respective races with solid performances.

Zelta Klasika 50 – Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner, Viesturs Eglītis, Jaunpiebalga, completed the race at a time of 3:43:12.57.

Ingus Ozolinš finished in second place, 4:42.4 behind, followed by Artis Ločmelis, VSK Burkānciems & Co, completing the podium in third position and 6:46.41 back.

Top 3 Men

1. Viesturs Eglītis, Jaunpiebalga, 3:43:12.57
2. Ingus Ozolinš, +5:27.68
3. Artis Ločmelis, VSK Burkānciems & Co, +6:46.41

Full results can be found HERE

Zelta Klasika 50 – Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner, Elita Zālīte, Smiltene, completed the event in a total time of 4:11:20.9.

Merle Lilleoru, Sääsehirm, finished in second place, 8:54.0 back, followed by Ieva Maulina, Briksnis, 32:25.0 behind the winner, and completed the podium in third place.  

Top 3 Women

1. Elita Zālīte, Smiltene, 4:11:20.9
2. Merle Lilleoru, Sääsehirm, +8:54.0
3. Ieva Maulina, Briksnis, +32:25.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the Zelta Klasika 50 is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team-registered athletes can earn points toward 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 the 2025/2026 season can be found on Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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