The 2026 Summer U15 National Cross-Country Skiing Challenge concluded in Prémanon, with Lysange Gachet and Sven Langel claiming top honors in their respective categories.
Event details and location
The 2026 Summer U15 National Cross-Country Skiing Challenge was held in Prémanon, a town in the Jura region of France, over two consecutive days. The event included two distinct races: a classic sprint and an individual skating event. Competition format
Overall rankings for the competition were determined by combining points earned in both races. This method ensured that athletes' performances in both events contributed to their final standing. Women's category results
In the women's category, Lysange Gachet from Beaufortaine was declared the champion with a total of 1,820 points. Romane Gorry from Savoyard and Mélina Fagot from Montblanaise secured the second and third places, respectively, with 1,750 and 1,720 points. Continuation of women's rankings
Clara Decout from Rochoise and Lili Baudin Merlot completed the top five in the women's category with scores of 1,650 and 1,420 points, respectively. Men's category results
In the men's category, Sven Langel from Doubiste won both events and was awarded the gold medal with a total of 2,000 points. Eliot Metge and Lucas Juhen placed second and third with scores of 1,800 and 1,570 points. Men's rankings continued
Tristan Durand and Maël L'Orphelin followed in the top five with scores of 1,380 and 1,230 points, respectively. Club rankings
In the club rankings, calculated by adding the results of the best men and women from the two races, CS La Féclaz emerged as the winner with a total of 3,550 points. SC Arêches-Beaufort and SNCP Rochois came in second and third with 3,160 and 3,030 points, respectively.
