The Ski Classics Challengers event, Merino Muster, took place this Saturday with a long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique in Wanaka, New Zealand. Check out the results.

Merino Muster took place this Saturday in Wanaka, New Zealand. The freestyle long-distance race, originally planned as a 42km competition but shortened to 22.4km due to snow conditions, delivered exciting victories for Campbell Wright and Julia Kern.

Merino Muster – Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, Campbell Wright claimed victory in 51:44.0.

Takatsugu Uda finished second, +1:03.0 back, with Chip Freeman completing the podium in third, +9:54.0 behind the winner.

Top 3 Men

1. Campbell Wright (NZL/USA), 51:44.0
2. Takatsugu Uda (JPN), +1:03.0
3. Chip Freeman (USA), +9:54.0

Full results can be found HERE

Merino Muster – Women’s Race

In the women’s race, Julia Kern took the win in 57:19.0.

Jessie Diggins followed just 4.0 seconds behind in second place, with Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt third, +2:45.0 back.

Top 3 Women

1. Julia Kern (USA), 57:19.0
2. Jessie Diggins (USA), +4.0
3. Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt (CAN), +2:45.0

Full results can be found HERE

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