The Kangaroo Hoppet, part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, took place on Saturday with a 42km freestyle long-distance race in Falls Creek, Australia. Get to know the results.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event Kangaroo Hoppet saw Rosie Fordham and Phillip Bellingham winning their respective races.
Kangaroo Hoppet – Women’s Race
In the women’s competition, the winner was Rosie Fordham, with a total time of 1:40:41.5.
Maddie Hooker finished in second place, 10:28.1 back, followed by Katerina Paul, Team BSV IBEX, 14:39.8 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third position.
Top 3 Women
- Rosie Fordham, Australia, 1:40:41.5
- Maddie Hooker, Australia, +10:28.1
- Katerina Paul, Team BSV IBEX/Australia, +14:39.8
Complete results HERE
Kangaroo Hoppet – Men’s Race
In the men’s race, the winner was Phillip Bellingham, completing the race at a time of 1:32:55.7.
Seve de Campo finished in second place, 8.6 seconds back, followed by Bentley Walker-Broose, completing the podium in the third position and 4:36.1 behind the winner.
Top 3 Men
- Phillip Bellingham, Australia, 1:32:55.7
- Seve de Campo, Australia, +8.6
- Bentley Walker-Broose, Australia, +4:36.1
Complete results HERE
As the Kangaroo Hoppet 42km is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Complete results of Kangaroo Hoppet can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
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Author: Leandro Lutz
Photos: Chris Hocking
