(google translate)The Colombian team TX Active Bianchi wins for the second year in a row in front of the Sella Ronda Hero Nissen and the world champion Ilias. In the women's race wins in front of the Gaddoni Bigham and the Veronesi.
At the start of 3000 competitors from many countries including Elite of international rank as the race was also valid as proof of the UCI Marathon World Series.
In the women's race for the great domain British specialist Sally Bigham (Topeak Ergon) that separates 13-minute Elena Gaddoni (FRM) in 2nd place, which will participate in the World Cup with the national team in Austria.
The British concluded in 4 hours 17 '37''. Third Italian champion Daniela Veronesi (Torpado Surfing Shop).
In the men's race quickly take the lead runners with TX Active Bianchi Tony Longo and Leonardo Paez followed by Damiano Ferraro (Selle San Marco - Trek). A-20km from the finish Paez is already only with 6 minutes ahead of Soren Nissen (Elettroveneta Corratec). Followed a group with Medvedev, Paulissen, Vastaranta, Cominelli Pallhuber and Mensi. In the final Paez increases still going to win in 4 hours 32 '08'', preceding Nissen 8' 36''. Nice ending of the world champion Periklis Ilias (Protek) that finishes 3rd in front of Longo, the first of the Italians.
Now appointment next Saturday in Austria where he will fight for the world championship marathon.
Results, MEN 84 km
1. Hector Leonardo Paez Leon - COL - TX Active Bianchi 4:32:08
2. Soren Nissen - DK - Elettroveneta Corratec a 8' 36''
3. Periklis ilias - GRE - Protek a 9' 04''
4. Tony Longo - ITA - TX Active Bianchi a 9' 10''
5. Alexey Medvedev - RUS - Full Dynamix a 12' 11''
6. Roel Paulissen - BEL - Torpado Surfing Shop a 12' 54''
7. Jukka Vastaranta - FIN - Medilaser-Specialized MTB-Team a 14' 20''
8. Cristian Cominelli - ITA - Avion Axevo a 15' 58''
9. Johann Pallhuber - ITA - Silmax Cannondale a 16' 15''
10. Mirko Celestino - ITA - Avion Axevo a 17' 03''
Results, WOMEN 62 km
1. Sally Bigham - GBR - Topeak Ergon 4:17:37
2. Elena Gaddoni - ITA - FRM Factory Racing a 12' 59''
3. Daniela Veronesi - ITA - Torpado Surfing Shop a 20' 03''
4. Barbara Kaltenhauser -GER - RSLC Holzkirchen - Fanfiluca a 27' 33''
5. Verena Krenslehner - AUT - Conway Racing TeamA 27' 49''
Results, MEN 62 km
1. Porro Samuele - Silmax Cannondale 3:40.45,8
2. Rabensteiner Fabian - Focus XC Italy team 4:03.52,9
3. Jung Daniel - Mountain Heroes 4:04.01,7
4. Piazza Thomas - Sunshine Racers Nals 4:08.46,8
5. Kiebacher Armin - Team Dowe Sportswear ASV ST Lo 4:16.13,1