The Ski Classics Challengers event, Merino Muster, took place this Saturday with a long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique in Wanaka, New Zealand. Check out the results.

Merino Muster took place this Saturday in Wanaka, New Zealand. The 42km long-distance skiing race delivered exciting victories for Campbell Wright and Anastasia Kuzmina.

Merino Muster – Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, Campbell Wright claimed victory in 1:50:45.0.

Elisey Kuzmin finished second, +2:18.0 back, with Romain Trimaille completing the podium in third, +4:26.0 behind the winner.

Top 3 Men

1. Campbell Wright (NZL/USA), 1:50:45.0
2. Elisey Kuzmin (SVK), +2:18.0
3. Romain Trimaille (FRA), +4:26.0

Full results can be found HERE

Merino Muster – Women’s Race

In the women’s race, Anastasia Kuzmina took the win in 1:58:27.0.

Annika Landis followed 9:26.0 behind in second place, with Linnea Magnusson third, 19:42.0 back.

Top 3 Women

1. Anastasia Kuzmina (SVK), 1:58:27.0
2. Annika Landis (USA), +9:26.0
3. Linnea Magnusson (SWE), +19:42.0

Full results can be found HERE

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

Complete results of Merino Muster can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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