Spanish star joins Cibes Lift Ski-Willy Marathon Team

by Luisa Griessbaum • 26.08.2026
Ski-Willy Rojo
The Austrian Cibes Lift Ski-Willy Marathon Team continues its expansion and has strengthened its Ski Classics Pro Team by signing successful Spanish World Cup skier Imanol Rojo García.

The Austrian Cibes Lift Ski-Willy Marathon Team continues its expansion and has strengthened its Ski Classics Pro Team by signing successful Spanish World Cup skier Imanol Rojo García.

Rojo García’s main goals for the upcoming winter season at the Ski Classics World Championship are Marcialonga and Vasaloppet. He will also represent the Austrian Pro Team during both race weekends in Gastein and may compete in additional Pro events at short notice, depending on his season schedule.

The Spanish cross-country skiing star is also aiming to qualify for the World Cup events in Ruka at the end of November and in the Engadin in January, followed by the World Championships in Falun in February.

Imanol Rojo García is a multiple Spanish champion who made his World Cup debut in 2012. He has represented his country at several World Championships and Olympic Games.

The next major goal for the 35-year-old Spaniard is the Roller Ski World Championships in Madona, Latvia. In 2024, Rojo García was crowned Roller Ski World Champion in the 15km classic mass-start race, which finished on Alpe Cermis.

Also Read: Rojo wins last day of Roller Ski World Championships at Alpe Cermis

Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII (2026/2027)

• Event 1: December 11, 2026 – Bad Gastein Prologue – Austria – 1km
• Event 2: December 13, 2026 – Sportgastein Criterium – Austria – 30km
• Event 3: December 19, 2026 – Bad Gastein ITT – Austria – 7km
• Event 4: December 20, 2026 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Austria – 36km
• Event 5: January 16, 2027 – Engadin La Diagonela – Switzerland – 55km
• Event 6: January 17, 2027 – Zuoz–St. Moritz Sprint – Switzerland – 30km
• Event 7: January 31, 2027 – Marcialonga – Italy – 70km
• Event 8: February 12, 2027 – Bedřichov Heat Sprint – Czech Republic – 1.5km
• Event 9: February 14, 2027 – Jizerská50 – Czech Republic – 50km
• Event 10: February 27, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Women – Sweden – 30km
• Event 11: February 28, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Men – Sweden – 30km
• Event 12: March 7, 2027 – Vasaloppet – Sweden – 90km
• Event 13: March 20, 2027 – Birkebeinerrennet – Norway – 53km
• Event 14: April 3, 2027 – Reistadløpet – Norway – 35km
• Event 15: April 4, 2027 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Norway – 60km

Read More: Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII

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