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Julia Pujol, Erola Rocias, Jules Raybaud and Eva Matejovicova claim victories on the sprint race
Lausanne– The second day of competition at the ISMF Youth World Cup in Molde, Norway, saw over 100 young ski-mountaineering athletes from 17 nations converge for a thrilling sprint race that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. With fierce competition and stunning performances, the event showcased the depth of talent among the world’s youth with Spain (with two gold medals), France and the Czech Republic on top of the podium .
In the U18 men’s category, Julia Pujol of Spain continued his impressive form, securing his second gold medal of the season after a stellar performance in Italy a month ago. Pujol’s victory solidified his status as one of the brightest young talents in sprint races. Local hero Aron Rodal Haugen of Norway thrilled the crowd with a silver medal finish, while Enrico Pellegrini of Italy added another podium to his season tally with a bronze medal.
The U18 women’s race witnessed a historic moment as Erola Rocias of Spain claimed her first-ever international podium, clinching the gold medal with a sensational display of power. Klara Velepec of Slovenia secured the silver medal, while Cidan Yuzhen of China took home the bronze. However, it was a surprising turn of events as European champion Laia Selles of Spain failed to advance to the final, finishing in 7th place.
In the U20 men’s division, Jules Raybaud of France showcased his dominance of the sprint race, earning the gold medal with a commanding performance. Hermann Debertolis of Italy captured the silver medal, while Max Palmitjavilla of Andorra secured the bronze, adding to the excitement of the competition.
The U20 women’s race saw Eva Matejovicova of the Czech Republic emerge victorious, displaying her exceptional talent and earning the gold medal. Local favorite Ida Waldal of Norway delighted the home crowd with a silver medal finish, while Louise Trincaz of France claimed the bronze.
About the ISMF:
Founded in 2007, the ISMF is the global governing body for competitive ski mountaineering. Since 2016, the organisation has been officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Its main goals are the promotion, regulation and development of the sport of ski mountaineering worldwide. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the ISMF’s membership consists of 49 national federations located in Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The ISMF organizes ski mountaineering Senior and Youth World Cups, as well as Masters and World Championships. For the first time, ski mountaineering was a medal sport at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland, and has been included in the programme of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
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