The cross-country skiing and snowshoe race took place on Lenzerheide on January 13, 2024.
Inclusion in action and successful competition test for the National Games on Planoiras
It was a Cross Country Skiing festival with many of the best Swiss Cross Country Skiers – and in the middle of it all, the Cross Country Skiers and snowshoe runners from Special Olympics. As Jonas Baumann crossed the finish line of the Swiss Cup race on the Planoiras in Lenzerheide in perfect weather, the Specials were just getting ready for their start for the Divisioning. The Level 1 race was over 500m and the Level 2 race was over 1000m – nota bene on the same course as the Swiss Cup participants. The snowshoe runners started over 100m and 400m before eating their well-deserved pasta with the “big boys” in the multi-purpose hall, talking shop, analyzing, and preparing for the final runs. These took place after the final pursuit races of the youngsters. The highlight was undoubtedly the joint award ceremonies with the runners of the Swiss Cup and the youngsters in front of a large audience – inclusion in action and a memorable conclusion to a successful event with a gratifyingly large number of participants.
Christoph Schmid
Sport Official Special Olympics
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