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French cross-country skiers gear up for Vasaloppet amid challenges

February 28, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

On the eve of the 90km Vasaloppet race from Sälen to Mora in Sweden, French athletes from various teams express a mix of excitement and caution due to tough conditions and weather uncertainties. Coach Maxime Grenard highlights the importance of group positioning and refueling for his Team Nordic Expérience Coste – Fromageries Marcel Petite squad. Notably, recent Transju’Classic winner Thomas Joly has withdrawn due to illness.