Cross-country skiing : Simon Vuillet wins the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon

17:19. Frenchman Simon Vuillet, a member of the Slavia Pojistovna Robinson Trentino team, won the 50th edition of the 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, in Italy, solo after the 32-kilometre race in his first appearance.

On a demanding, reworked course, the Frenchman controlled the race perfectly. Long part of a large lead group, Simon Vuillet made his decisive attack on the approach to Dobbiaco before taking solo victory, 25 seconds clear of his pursuers. Behind him, the sprint for second place went to Italy’s Mattia Armellini ahead of his compatriot Giacomo Ponti.

“It was my first time here and I was really looking forward to discovering this region. Winning on my first appearance is something very special. And it’s also excellent preparation for the rest of the Ski Classics season,” said Simon Vuillet at the finish.

In the women’s category, it was another victory for the Slavia Pojistovna Robinson Trentino team, with Italy’s Michaela Patscheider winning ahead of Sweden’s Malin Boerjesjoe and Emma Ivarsson.

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