The Ski Classics Challengers event, Energamo Lipnolopet, took place this Saturday in the Czech Republic with a 55km roller ski race in classic technique. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in the Czech Republic saw a fierce battle for the podium. Ultimately, Magnus Vesterheim, Team Burger King Northug, and Magni Smedås, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV, claimed the victories, both setting new course records.

Energamo Lipnolopet – Men’s Event

The winner of the men’s competition was Magnus Vesterheim, Team Burger King Northug, with a total time of 2:10:01.2. He broke the previous course record of 2:10:49, set by Thomas Bing in 2023, and took his second consecutive victory in the race.

Jakob Walther, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, finished 2:28.4 behind in second place. Jonathan Göppert, Cibes Lift Ski-Willy Marathon Team, finished 2:31.8 back and completed the podium in third place. 

Top 3 Men

1. Magnus Vesterheim, Team Burger King Northug, 2:10:01.2
2. Jakob Walther, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, +2:28.4
3. Jonathan Göppert, Cibes Lift Ski-Willy Marathon Team, +2:31.8

Full results can be found HERE

Energamo Lipnolopet – Women’s Event 

The winner of the women’s competition was Magni Smedås, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV, with a total time of 2:33:16.0. She also broke the previous course record of 2:36:21, set by Kateřina Janatová in 2022.

Sandra Schützová, Team Burger King Northug, finished in second place, 1:33.0 behind, followed by Eliška Šibravová, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, 9:23.5 back, completing the podium in third position. 

Top 3 Women

1. Magni Smedås, Team Kaffebryggeriet DRIV, 2:33:16.0
2. Sandra Schützová, Team Burger King Northug, +1:33.0
3. Eliška Šibravová, Team Slavia Pojišťovna Robinson Trentino, +9:23.5

Full results can be found HERE

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