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Lausanne – On the third day of the ISMF Youth World Cup in Molde, Norway, excitement reached its peak as individual races took center stage for both the U20 and U18 categories. Participants faced a technically challenging course amidst ideal weather and snow conditions in the picturesque Norwegian mountains.
In the Men’s U20 category, Bu Luer of China emerged victorious, showcasing his prowess as one of the standout young athletes of the year. Hermann Debertolis from Italy secured second place, with Silvano Wolf of Austria claiming the bronze. Noteworthy performances also came from Leonardo Vicenzo Taufer (ITA) and Griffin Briley (USA), who rounded off the top 5 with commendable efforts.
The Women’s U20 race saw local favorite Ida Waldal of Norway electrify the crowd by clinching the gold medal, crossing the finish line with over a two-minute lead. Louise Trincaz (FRA) secured the silver, while her compatriot Louanne Rousillon took home the bronze.
In the Men’s U18 category, Luca Curioni of Italy, the reigning European champion of individual races, added another feather to his cap by claiming victory. Elias Peer from Austria celebrated his first international podium with a silver medal, while Theo Voutaz of France secured the bronze.
Meanwhile, in the Women’s U18 category, Cidan Yuzhen of China continued her dominance, securing her second gold medal of the event after previously triumphing in the vertical race. Laia Selles from Spain, the current European Champion, settled for the silver medal, while Klara Velepec of Slovenia earned the bronze.
Overall, the third day of competition at the ISMF Youth World Cup in Molde showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition across all categories, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating the remaining events of the tournament.
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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