The Ski Classics Challengers event, Fossavatnsgangan, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Ísafjördur, Iceland. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Iceland, Fossavatnsgangan, saw a solid fight for the podium places. Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge, and Sophia Velicer, SAS, won their respective races with solid performances.

Fossavatnsgangan – Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, the winner was Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge, with a total time of 2:22:34.0.

Stanislav Řezáč, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, finished in second place, 1:36.0 back, followed by Riccardo Mich, Team Futura GTE Trentino, 2:45.0 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

Fossavatnsgangan – Top 3 Men

1. Andreas Nygaard, Team Ragde Charge, 2:22:34.0
2. Stanislav Řezáč, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, +1:36.0
3. Riccardo Mich, Team Futura GTE Trentino, +2:45.0

Full results can be found HERE

Fossavatnsgangan – Women’s Race

In the women’s event, the winner Sophia Velicer, SAS, completed the race at a time of 2:51:32.0.

Anikka Landis, Enjoy Winter – NTS Factory Team, finished in second place, 3:57.0 behind, followed by Lea Stabæk Wenaas, Røa IL, completing the podium in third position and 4:03.0 back.

Fossavatnsgangan – Top 3 Women

1. Sophia Velicer, SAS, 2:51:32.0
2. Anikka Landis, Enjoy Winter – NTS Factory Team, +3:57.0
3. Lea Stabæk Wenaas, Røa IL, +4:03.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the Fossavatnsgangan 50km race 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 can be found on Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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