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Fatton Dominates, Filippov Triumphs at Shahdag Sprint

Today marked the first day of competition at the ISMF European Championships in Shahdag, with athletes competing in the Sprint discipline.

A strong international field was present across the youth categories. In the U18 division, there were 7 women and 12 men competing, while the U20 category featured 7 women and 11 men. Athletes from 13 nations were represented in both the U18 and U20 classes, highlighting the diversity and competitive depth of the championships.

Weather conditions added an extra challenge to the opening day. The races were held under cloudy and cold conditions, with intermittent fog causing reduced visibility in certain sections of the course. Despite this, the competitions delivered exciting performances across all categories.

Sprint Track 

The sprint track was set at the Stadium Ski Alpine Resort, offering a dynamic and physically demanding course designed to challenge the athletes’ technical and endurance capacities.

The first 150 metres begin on a slightly flat section, allowing competitors to build speed before entering the initial climb. The first part of the ascent is relatively moderate, followed by a steeper second section. Athletes then navigate right and left turns into a very steep segment, with gradients exceeding 30 degrees.

The course continues into a demanding foot section reaching approximately 40 degrees, one of the most challenging parts of the track. After this, athletes arrive at the second transition zone. From there, around 80 metres remain before the final transition, on a comparatively flatter section with gradients between 20 and 25 degrees.

The downhill section opens with a steep 40-degree pitch over the first 50 metres, including several gates before entering the camel bumps zone, leading into the finish line. Last section required athletes to skate to maintain speed and efficiency.

Sprint Results

Senior Women

The Senior Women’s final was won by Marianne Fatton (SUI) in an impressive time of 3:25.1. It was a tight and tactical battle right until the finish. In the middle of the downhill section, Fatton made her decisive move, taking the lead at a crucial moment of the race.

Giulia Murada (ITA) secured second place, just +1.0 second behind, while Tatjana Paller (GER) completed the podium. The competition was intense, with extremely narrow margins separating the top athletes in a thrilling final.

Senior Women – Top 5 Results
  1. Marianne Fatton (SUI) – 3:25.1
  2. Giulia Murada (ITA) – 3:26.1 (+1.0)
  3. Tatjana Paller (GER) – 3:34.2 (+9.1)
  4. Caroline Ulrich (SUI) – 3:37.9 (+12.8)
  5. Iwona Januszyk (POL) – 3:48.1 (+23.0)
Senior Men

In the Senior Men’s final, Nikita Filippov (AIN) delivered the fastest time of the day, winning in 2:58.6. Thomas Bussard (SUI) finished second (+1.2), and Ot Ferrer Martinez (ESP) took third place.

The three athletes were locked in an intense fight during the final transition and downhill section. Ferrer and Bussard attacked first, but Filippov seized his opportunity at the perfect moment, gaining the decisive advantage to secure victory. The men’s race was highly competitive, with multiple athletes recording sub-three-minute performances.

Senior Men – Top 5 Results
  1. Nikita Filippov (AIN) – 2:58.6
  2. Thomas Bussard (SUI) – 2:59.8 (+1.2)
  3. Ot Ferrer Martinez (ESP) – 3:00.2 (+1.6)
  4. Jon Kistler (SUI, U23) – 3:12.9 (+14.3)
  5. Luca Tomasoni (ITA) – 3:18.8 (+20.2)

 

U23 Men

  1. Jon Kistler (SUI) – 03:04.0
  2. Finn Hösch (GER) – 03:12.9 (+8.9)
  3. Biel Pujol Parramon (ESP) – 03:28.1 (+24.1)
  4. Erik Canovi (ITA) – 03:28.1 (+24.1)
  5. Oriol And Olm Rouppert (AND) – 03:10.8

U23 Women

  1. Eva Matejovicova (CZE) – 03:51.3
  2. Lea Ancion Havet (AND) – 04:47.7 (+56.4)
  3. Thibe Deseyn (SUI) – 04:02.7
  4. Anna Majerczyk (POL) – 03:56.6
  5. Maria Ordoñez Cobacho (ESP) – 04:02.7

U20 Men

  1. Aaron Esalvarez del Val (ESP) – 0:03:19.3
  2. Marek Foltýn (CZE) – 0:03:23.4
  3. Moritz Bauregger (GER) – 0:03:24.2
  4. Josef Nakládal (CZE) – 0:03:26.7
  5. Silas Walter (GER) – 0:03:30.9

U20 Women

  1. Helena Euringer (GER) – 0:03:53.3
  2. Emma Atalbrecht (AUT) – 0:04:02.5
  3. Klara Sivelepec (SLO) – 0:04:11.2
  4. Emma Esbogonez Martin (ESP) – 0:04:24.3
  5. Marina Bganastasova (BUL) – 0:06:43.5

U18 Men

  1. Franciszek Jopek (CZE) – 0:03:34.3
  2. Matei Petre (ROU) – 0:03:40.5 (+6.2)
  3. Adam Hubač (SVK) – 0:03:44.8 (+10.5)
  4. Alex Kulanga (SVK) – 0:03:48.8 (+14.5)
  5. Nurid Shakaraliyev (AZE) – 0:04:33.7 (+59.4)

U18 Women

  1. Nuria Balaguer Noguera (ESP) – 0:04:41.3
  2. Antonina Rakus (POL) – 0:04:55.7
  3. Natalia Bobrowska (POL) – 0:05:39.2
  4. Anastasiia Pshenichnaia (RUS) – 0:05:51.3
  5. Erasmia Malekaki (GRE) – 0:06:38.5

 

The European Championships continue tomorrow at Shahdag Mountain Resort with the mixed relay, featuring both youth and senior categories, promising more excitement, teamwork, and top-level ski mountaineering action.