February 15, 2014 (Mont-Bleu, QC) – The 36th annual Gatineau Loppet kicked off today under overcast skies with good conditions and -8 degree temperature welcoming skiers from 25 countries. Colin Abbott from Whitehorse, Yukon won the men’s 51km CL race while Calgary’s Marlis Kromm, a national team skier, took the women’s competition. Both won by comfortable margins as 500+ skiers competed in the premier distance event.

Results

Men
1. Colin Abbott (Can) Whitehorse, Yukon 2:35:13.6
2. Chris Ziegler (USA) VT 2:39:27.6
3. James Coulton (Can) Montreal Quebec 2:42:31.2

Women
1. Marlis Kromm (Can) Calgary, Albera 3:03:01.7
2. Robyn Anderson (USA) Stowe, VT 3:10:21.9
3. Annie Jean (Can) Chelsea, QC 3:17:48.3