The Ski Classics Challengers event, Latloppet Madona, took place this Sunday with a 32km long-distance race in classic technique in Madona, Latvia. 

After a day full of action at one of the Ski Classics Challengers events in Latvia, Latloppet Madona, Juris Ģērmanis, MySport, and Elita Zālite, Smiltene, won their respective races.

Latloppet Madona – Men’s Race

In the men’s race, the winner, Juris Ģērmanis, MySport, completed the race in a time of 1:59:59.1.

Jānis Melbārdis, Zelta Krogs, finished in second place, 57.2 seconds back, followed by Toms Veits, Smiltenes novads, completing the podium in the third position, 1:21.8 behind the winner.

Top 3 Men

1. Juris Ģērmanis, MySport, 1:59:59.1
2. Jānis Melbārdis, Zelta Krogs, +57.2
3. Toms Veits, Smiltenes novads, +1:21.8

Full results can be found HERE

Latloppet Madona – Women’s Race

In the women’s competition, the winner was Elita Zālite, Smiltene, with a total time of 2:28:34.8. 

Liina Volmerson finished in second place, 28:37.9X back, followed by Lelde Dubere, SSK Bebra, 1:37:40.1 behind the winner, and completing the podium in the third position. 

Top 3 Women

1. Elita Zālite, Smiltene,2:28:34.8
2. Liina Volmerson, +28:37.9
3. Lelde Dubere, SSK Bebra, +1:37:40.1

Full results can be found HERE

As the Latloppet Madona 32km classic 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 the 2025/2026 season can be found on Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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