The Ski Classics Challengers event, Latloppet Madona, took place this Sunday with a 36km long-distance race in classic technique in Madona, Latvia.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event Latloppet Madona saw Raimo Vīgants, Madona, and Anda Muižniece, Aizkraukle, winning their respective races.

Latloppet Madona – Men’s Race – Ski Classics Challengers

In the men’s race, the winner Raimo Vīgants, Madona, completed the race in a time of 1:59:00.8.

Audris Odo Vītolinš, Ogre OK/SC, finished in second place, with a total time of 2:02:00.1, followed by Jānis Melbārdis, Zelta Krogs, completing the podium in the third position and a total time of 2:03:29.2.

Latloppet Madona – Top 3 Men

1. Raimo Vīgants, Madona, 1:59:00.8
2. Audris Odo Vītolinš, Ogre OK/SC, +2:59.3
3. Jānis Melbārdis, Zelta Krogs, +4:28.4

Latloppet Madona – Women’s Race – Ski Classics Challengers

In the women’s competition, the winner was Anda Muižniece, Aizkraukle, with a total time of 2:36:15.3. 

Merle Lilleoru, Tallinn, finished in second place, with a time of 2:36:33.2, followed by Ivita Šale, SSK Bebra/Skrīveri, with a total time of 3:10:30.9, and completing the podium in the third position. 

Latloppet Madona – Top 3 Women

1. Anda Muižniece, Aizkraukle, 2:36:15.3
2. Merle Lilleoru, Tallinn, +17.9
3. Ivita Šale, SSK Bebra/Skrīveri. +34:15.6

As Latloppet Madona is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective gender. 

Complete results of Latloppet Madona can be found here and here, and you can check a list of the upcoming Challengers events on skiclassics.com.  

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