The Ski Classics Challengers event, Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic, took place this Saturday with a 41km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Vernon, Canada. Check out the results.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Canada, Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic, saw Xavier McKeever, Foothills Nordic, and Hannah Mehain, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, winning their respective races with solid performances.
Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic – 41km Men’s Race
In the men’s competition, Xavier McKeever, Foothills Nordic, won with a total time of 1:55:42.6.
Tom Stephen, Foothills Nordic, finished in second place, 0.8 seconds back, followed by Max Hollman, 1:27.8 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.
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Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic – Top 3 Men
- Xavier McKeever, Foothills Nordic, 1:55:42.6
- Tom Stephen, Foothills Nordic, +0.8
- Max Hollman, Big Thunder Nordic, +1:27.8
Full results can be found HERE
Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic – 41km Women’s Race
In the women’s event, the winner, Hannah Mehain, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, completed the race in a time of 2:24:06.7.
Anna Sellers, eD system Silvini Team, finished in second place, 4:57.6 behind. Dasha Atkins, Space Dogs Ski Club, completed the podium in third place, 6:33.2 back.
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Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Classic – Top 3 Women
- Hanna Mehain, Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, 2:24:06.7
- Anna Sellers, eD system Silvini Team, +4:57.6
- Dasha Atkins, Space Dogs Ski Club, +6:33.2
Full results can be found HERE
Tomorrow, it’s time for the Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon Skate, and you can find more information HERE and HERE
As the 41km classic and skate races are Ski Classics Challengers events, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Complete results of the event 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.
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Photos: Vanessa Garrison
