Masako Ishida, one of the most famous Japanese traditional cross-country skiers and two-time Ski Classics Pro Tour event winner, has signed with a Swiss Pro Team, Team BSV Ibex. 

Ishida has an impressive list of results, both on Ski Classics and on traditional cross-country skiing. We can look back at her career with some impressive numbers:

• 26 Ski Classics Pro Tour starts
• 12 Ski Classics Pro Tour podiums
• 2 Ski Classics Pro Tour wins
• 243 World Cup starts (first one in 2001)
• 2 World Cup podiums
• 35 World Championships race starts in 11 editions
• 16 Winter Olympic Games race starts in 5 editions 

For a complete list of Ski Classics results from Masako Ishida, click HERE

In Ski Classics, Ishida had some solid results, winning both La Diagonela in 2015 and Reistadløpet in 2018. Now, she has signed a contract with the Swiss Pro Team, Team BSV Ibex. 

“Masako is joining our team, and at the moment, she will do all events with Team BSV Ibex. We are delighted to have her on the team,” says Pro Team Director Markus Walser. 

According to Walser, Masako Ishida will join the squad in Davos on Monday and stay until after La Venosta. For Christmas, the Japanese Pro Team athlete will travel back home and will come back to Davos before the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, scheduled for January 13 in Italy. 

The expectations of having the experienced Pro Team athlete on the squad are high:

“Our expectation is that she can help the team with her experience from many seasons. And also, she knows how it works in other teams. Regarding results, she has the level to reach top 10 results. We are proud that Masako will ski for Team BSV Ibex,” concludes Walser.

Also Read: Masako Ishida – Background

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV

The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV starts in one week. The winter season kicks off in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 9 and 10, 2023. The season opener features a weekend with two events: Bad Gastein PTT – Pro Team Tempo and Bad Gastein Criterium.

Read More: One week left until the Pro Tour starts! 

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV (2023/2024)

• Event 1: December 9, 2023 – Bad Gastein PTT, Austria, 15km
• Event 2: December 10, 2023 – Bad Gastein Criterium, Austria, 35km
• Event 3: December 16, 2023 – La Venosta Criterium, Italy, 35km 
• Event 4: December 17, 2023 – La Venosta ITT, Italy, 10km
• Event 5: January 13, 2024 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, Italy, 62km
• Event 6: January 20, 2024 – Engadin La Diagonela, Switzerland, 55km
• Event 7: January 28, 2024 – Marcialonga, Italy, 70km
• Event 8: February 11, 2024 – Jizerská50, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 9: February 17, 2024 – Grönklitt Classic, Sweden, 50km
• Event 10: February 18, 2024 – Grönklitt ITT, Sweden, 12km
• Event 11: March 3, 2024 – Vasaloppet, Sweden, 90km
• Event 12: March 16, 2024 – Birkebeinerrennet, Norway, 54km
• Event 13: April 6, 2024 – Reistadløpet, Norway, 50km
• Event 14: April 7, 2024 – Summit 2 Senja, Norway, 60km
• Event 15: April 13, 2024 – Ski Classics Grand Finale – Janteloppet, Norway, 100km

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