Thousands take to the snow for Skimarathon return
STORY: Known as the second largest cross-country skiing event in the world, thousands were attracted to Grisons high valley to conquer the 42-km long marathon route from Maloja to S-chanf.
In the men’s elite race, Roman Furger, fresh off an 11th-place finish in the 50km race at the Beijing Olympics, sealed a fourth win in the competition, with the Swiss crossing the line ahead of veteran countryman Dario Cologna, and France’s Tom Mancini third.
On the women’s side, local Nadja Kalin from St. Moritz was a surprise winner as the 20-year-old clinched victory ahead of French pair Celine Chopard and Enora Latuilliere.
