September 13, 2017 (Sherbrooke, QC) – This past Saturday in Sherbrooke Quebec, was held the second edition of the Volvo Challenge roller ski race. More than 50 top Nordic skiers competed in this sanctioned race set in a unique urban environment.

Elite skiers from Quebec, which included members of the CNEPH (Pierre Harvey National Training Center), faced off against skiers from Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the United States.

In the 10 km, the overall winners were:

Women’s Race
1. Cendrine Brown, Sr. Women, Club Fondeurs-Laurentides, Quebec, (CAN)
2. Laura Leclair, U23, Club Chelsea Nordiq Quebec, (CAN)
3. Tove Halvorsen, Junior A, Club Nakertok Nordic Quebec, (CAN)

Men’s Race
1. Antoine Cyr, Junior A, Club Skinouk Quebec, (CAN)
2. Zachary Cristofanilli, U23, Club Orford Quebec, (CAN)
3. Pierrick Sarthou, Junior A, Club Monteriski Quebec, (CAN)

The Club would like to note these impressive performances:
– Stefano Zanotto 1st, Sr. Men, from the Saskatoon Nordic Club, Saskatchewan (CAN)
– Olivier Léveillé 1st Jr. B, from Orford Club, Quebec (CAN)
– Brian Dooley 3rd, Masters men of the Ethan Allen Biathlon Club, Vermont (USA)
– Kyle Marie Hekeler 4th Jr. B Woman, from VTXC Stowe, Vermont (USA)
– Kayden Sim 4e U23 male, from club Hollyburn Ski Club, British Columbia (CAN)

The course took place within the streets of a newly constructed and uniquely landscaped roadway in Sherbrooke Quebec, under the eyes of many spectators.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support, and in particular Sherbrooke Volvo. The Club expects to hold the event at the same location next year.

Results here.
Men’s photos here.
Women’s photos here.