Most massive edition of Demino Ski Marathon in history
On March 6, at 11 o’clock near Rybinsk, the XIV international Rostec Demino Ski Marathon Worldloppet 2021 started. 2,367 athletes and ski enthusiasts registered for the 50-kilometer distance free style event. The gold race became the most massive in the history of Demino starts. In total 3,600 people from 58 regions of Russia applied for all six races of the marathon event. Even from six different nations skiers came to Demion to participate: France, Czech Republic, Belarus, Moldova, Estonia and Georgia.
The start of XIV Rostec Demino marathon was given by the governor of the Yaroslavl region Dmitry Mironov. “This year we were very lucky with the weather. There is enough snow, the course is close to ideal: a good pillow, a wide track, dangerous areas worked out”, said Igor Samoilov, the director of Demino Marathons. “This year we changed the starting area and cut the tracks to ensure social distance.”, he continues.
The peloton of the race was made up of famous athletes, winners of previous years. Among them are 2006 Olympic champion in duathlon and the current track record holder Evgeny Dementyev, bronze medalist of Vancouver Olympics Nikolay Morilov, Russian champion in cross-country skiing and roller skiing Natalya Zernova. In addition to them 34 Worldloppet Masters were standing at the starting line.
Dmitry Kondrashov was the first to cross the finish line. Among women, Marina Chernousova showed the best time at the 50-kilometer distance. 13 athletes entered the finish zone of the 50-kilometer gold race at once. The top three showed one time – 01:59:32. The winner was determined by the photo finish.
Demino Ski Marathon Virtual Edition waiting for you
For all who were not able to travel to Demino, the organizers offer a virtual event. This Virtual Demino Ski Marathon is part of the Virtual Racing League, where all virtual events of Worldloppet member races are brought together. Everyone who finishes 7 different events, gets the title Virtual Racer.
