SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS: SKYRUNNING 2024. RESULTS GOLD MAGUET AND RUBTSOVA

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SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS: SKYRUNNING 2024. RESULTS GOLD MAGUET AND RUBTSOVA. Our SKYRUNNING section bring us today the results of the SkyRace des Matheysins.

The skyrunning world experienced an electrifying showcase of talent and grit as Nadir Maguet from Italy and Anastacia Rubtsova triumphed at the esteemed Skyrace des Matheysins, in the French Alps.

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SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS: SKYRUNNING 2024.

RESULTS GOLD MAGUET AND RUBTSOVA

Skyrace des Matheysins, known for its rugged terrain and stunning scenery, drew elite athletes from across the globe to push their limits in the heart of the French Alps. Against the backdrop of towering peaks and expansive valleys, Nadir Maguet and Anastacia Rubtsova showcased their talent and stamina, conquering the challenging course with remarkable speed and precision.

Men race

Nadir Maguet, representing team La Sportiva from Italy, demonstrated his mountain expertise with a dominant performance. Despite starting in fourth place, until kilometre 10, Maguet climbed through the ranking until he reached the final descent in 2nd place, just minutes behind Frederic Tranchand of France (team Scott). It wasn’t until Tranchand took a wrong turn just two kilometres from the finish line that Maguet came into first place and secured his new title as the 2024 Skyrace des Matheysins champion with a time of 2h25’43”.

Daniel Antonioli of Italy secured second place, finishing just 90 seconds behind Maguet, followed by Spain’s Manuel Merillas, two minutes adrift.

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Women race

In the women’s category, Anastacia Rubtsova exhibited remarkable tenacity and athleticism, surging ahead of her competitors and leaving them behind. Despite a three-day journey to reach the race start and racing in new Merrell test shoes, Rubtsova’s determination propelled her to victory. Crossing the finish line with a winning time of 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 52 seconds, she finished seven minutes ahead of France’s Alice Bausseron. Bailey Kowalczyk of the USA made a remarkable comeback to claim third place, ten minutes behind Rubtsova, after falling back to sixth position at the top of the final summit, Le Tabor. until kilometre 10, Maguet climbed through the ranking until he reached the final descent in 2nd place, just minutes behind Frederic Tranchand of France (team Scott). It wasn’t until Tranchand took a wrong turn just two kilometres from the finish line that Maguet came into first place and secured his new title as the 2024 Skyrace des Matheysins champion with a time of 2h25’43”.

In the Under 23 category, Lorenzo Rota of Italy delivered an outstanding performance, securing a top-ten finish overall and earning the 2nd U23 winner’s bib of the season. Carrodilla Cabestre of Spain emerged as the female U23 winner of the day.

Top 5 women:

1. Anastacia Rubtsova – 2:53:52
2. Alice Bausseron (FRA) team Club Multisports D’areches Beaufort – 3:01:12
3. Bailey Kowalczyk (USA) team Nike Trail – 3:04:33
4. Lide Urrestarazu (ESP) team Basque Selection – 3:05:29
5. Hillary Gerardi (USA) team Scarpa / Black Diamond – 3:06:24

Top 5 men:

1. Nadir Maguet (ITA) team La Sportiva – 2:25:43
2. Daniel Antonioli (ITA) team Scarpa – 2:27:06
3. Manuel Merillas (ESP) team New Balance – 2:27:33
4. Antonio Martínez (ESP) team Asics – 2:27:39
5. Roberto Delorenzi (SUI) team Brooks – 2:27:41

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SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS: SKYRUNNING 2024.

THE RACE

After a fairly rolling start, you will pass fairly quickly at the 1st refreshment point (6.2 km / 590 mD+), then, 1 km further, after crossing the Jonche, you will attack the Sentier du Diable. Very beautiful single which winds along the mountainside and which will allow you to access the first summit of the route, the Pérollier (2183 m alt.)​

The slightly technical descent that follows takes you to the 2nd refreshment point (10.6 km / 1320 mD+), at the Col de l’Oullière. Intermediate time score.

​You then attack the fairly steep climb towards the Oreilles de Loup. Technical passages, with fixed ropes and protective nets, steep descent, chamois trail then ascent in the snow to the Col du Tabor, before returning to the ridge and completing the climb to Tabor (2389 m alt. .). Another 2.5 km of ridges to the last summit, the Piquet de Nantes (2216 m alt.), and it’s the descent…

The first 200 m of D- are quite steep, before diving into the undergrowth on a magnificent, very fast single. ​The penultimate km is flat, and the last km is slightly downhill.

SKYRUNNING 2024 CALENDAR

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1. 2nd May – Acantilados del Norte – La Palma, Spain – 29km, 2,250m+
2. 6th April – Calamorro Skyrace – Benálmadena, Spain – 27km, 2,270m+
3. 4th May – Skyrace des Matheysins – St Honoré, France – 25km, 2,000m+
4. 18th May – Skyraces Des Gorges Du Tarn – Ste Enimie, France – 24km, 1,800m+
5. 25th May – Orizaba Skyrace – Orizaba, Mexico – 45km, 3,200m+
6. 1st June – Hochkönigman Skyrace – Maria Alm, Austria – 31km, 2,600m+
7. 15th June – Madeira Skyrace – Santana, Portugal – 45km, 3,600m+
8. 22nd June – Minotaur Skyrace – Crowsnest Pass, Canada – 33km, 2,900m+
9. 23rd June – Skyrace du Mercantour – Saint Martin Vesubie, France – 30km, 2,150m+
10. 29th June – Kaiserkrone Skyrace – Scheffau, Austria – 25km, 2,770m+
11. 6th June – Cordillera Blanca Skyrace – Huaraz, Peru – 27km, 1,550m+
12. 23rd August – Matterhorn Ultraks « EXTREME » – Zermatt, Switzerland – 25km, 2,900m+
13. 25th August – Trofeo KIMA – Valmasino, Italy – 52km, 4,200m+
14. 22nd September – Maga SkyMarathon – Zorzone, Italy – 39km, 3,000m+
15. 28th September – Gorbeia Suzien – Zeanuri, Spain – 32km, 2,400m+
16. 12th October – Limone Extreme Skyrace – Limone, Italy – 22km, 2,200m+
17. 26th October – 2 Peaks Skyrace – Ulju County, South Korea – 26km, 2,080m+
18. 2nd November – Kailas Penang Skyrace – Penang, Malaysia – 42km, 3,800m+
19. 9th November – Sagalassos Skyrace – Burdur, Turkey – 27km, 2,200m+

SKYMASTERS

20. 16th November – Marato dels Dements – Eslida-Aín, Spain – 42km, 3,800m+

As in previous years, the SkyMasters is reserved for athletes who have qualified throughout the season only. Qualification criteria will be published at the time of the event announcement, early next year.