The Ski Classics Challengers event, Marathon International de Bessans, took place this Saturday with a 30km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Bessans, France. Check out the results.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in France, Marathon International de Bessans, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Solene Faivre, i3 Ski Team, and Antoine Auger, Team Nordic Experience, won their respective races with solid performances.
Marathon International de Bessans - 30km Women's Race
In the women's competition, a complete podium with Pro Team athletes. The winner was Solene Faivre, i3 Ski Team, with a total time of 1:30:15.
Hanna Fine, Team Vercors Isere, finished in second place 20 seconds back, followed by Capucine Richon, i3 Ski Team, 3:28.0 behind the winner, and completed the podium in third place.
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Women's top 3 at Marathon International de Bessans 2024. Photo: Nils Louna/Marathon International de Bessans
Marathon International de Bessans - Top 5 Women
- Solene Faivre, i3 Ski Team, 1:30:15.0
- Hanna Fine, Team Vercors Isere, +20.0
- Capucine Richon, i3 Ski Team, +3:28.0
- Leonie Harivel, Team Nordic Experience, +7:26.0
- Suzette Christin, i3 Ski Team, +7:25.0
Full results can be found HERE
Marathon International de Bessans - 30km Men's Race
In the men's event, the winner Antoine Auger, Team Nordic Experience, completed the race in a time of 1:19:49.0.
Matis Leray, Team Nordic Experience, finished in second place, 0.1 seconds behind, followed by Benjamin Marguet, Team Vercors Isere, completing the podium in third position and 0.2 seconds back.
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Marathon International de Bessans - Top 5 Men
- Antoine Auger, Team Nordic Experience, 1:19:49.0
- Matis Leray, Team Nordic Experience, +0.1
- Benjamin Marguet, Team Vercors Isere, +0.2
- Emilien Louvrier, Ski Club Les Verrieres La Cluse, +1.0
- Elie Faret, Team Vercors Isere, +3.0
Full results can be found HERE
As the Marathon International de Bessans 30km 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 Marathon International de Bessans can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2023/2024 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Photo: Nils Louna/Marathon International de Bessans
