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La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc 2011 result

Rang Nation Mushers NB
Etapes
Temps cumulé Ecart/1st
1 Slovaquie  Milos Gonda 10 27:49:32  00:00:00
2 République Tchèque Martin Bily 10 28:19:23 00:29:51
3 France Jean-Philippe Pontier 10 29:07:00 01:17:28
4  Norvège Ketil Reitan 10 30:28:58 02:39:26
5 France Daniel Juillaguet 10 30:50:17 03:00:45
6 Norvège Jo Are Brennodden 10 30:52:37 03:03:05
7 Italie Fabrizio Lovati 10 31:34:17 03:44:45
8 Allemagne Thomas Hoffmann 10 33:37:52 05:48:20
9 France Jack-Gerard Gaspard 10 33:43:48 05:54:16
10 France Jean Combazard 10 34:54:25 07:04:53
11 Italie Germano de Martin 10 35:12:13 07:22:41
12 Suisse Pierre-Antoine Heritier 10 37:29:04 09:39:32
13 République Tchèque Radek Havrda 9 34:02:03  
14 Suisse Jaco Alex Ulmann 9 41:26:21  


Scratched Mushers

Rang Nation Mushers
Date Etape Commentaires
DSQ Finlande Aki Holck 12/01/2011 5 Comportement
DNS Suisse Emil Inauen 13/01/2011 5 Abandon
DNS Suisse Barbara Inauen 13/01/2011 5 Abandon
DNF Royaume Uni Mel Andrews 14/01/2011 1 Abandon
DNF Allemagne Wolfram Schumacher 15/01/2011 8 Blessure

 

Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2011 result

Rang Nation Mushers Nbre Etape Temps cumulé Ecart/1er
 1 France Antoine Lemoine 2 07:00:10 0:00:00
 2 France Isabelle Travadon 2 07:20:08 00:19:58
3 Suisse Marc Tercier 2 07:21:15 00:21:05
4  Espagne  Miquel-Angel Martinez 2 07:54:14 00:54:04
5  France Sandrine Muffat Meridol 2 07:54:42 00:54:32
6 France  Erik Martinez 2 07:55:43 00:55:33
7  France Dominique Frafil 2 08:12:41 01:12:31
 8 Espagnol Marçal Rocias Palau 2 08:22:09 01:21:59
9 Suisse Sarah Audetat 2 08:30:55 01:30:45
10  Suisse Roland Dubelly 2 08:46:37 01:46:27
 11 France Ludovic Farcy 2 08:55:55 01:55:45
Sarah AUDETAT

Sarah
AUDETAT

Switzerland Switzerland [42 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : OSTEOCANIS SYLVIE PRAZ - FIDELL FIDUCIAIRE SA - ROYAL CANIN - SWISSCOOLMUSHING - HOPE TECH

Prize list :
LGO 2010 (20e, non finisher)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2012 (7)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2011 (9)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2009 (2)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2008 (4)

Biography :
Sarah owns about 15 siberian huskies from Valérie Du Retail's Leva-Nève Kennel. In 2010, she ran La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. She is racing the Trophée Haute Maurienne for the 5th time this year. She has settled in Vercors in France to live fully her passion for sleddogs.

Martin BILY

Martin
BILY

Czech Republic Czech Republic [29 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2011

Sponsors : Synlab, Laboma, Zerodc

Prize list :
LGO 2011 (2)

Biography :
Martin owns a pack of alsakan-huskies from Czecho-Slovak lines. All his free time is dedicated to preparing for La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc which represents for him "the best experience and a dream come true". After an impressive first run in 2011, he is back and will be one of the favorites for the podium.

Jo Are BRENNODDEN

Jo Are
BRENNODDEN

Norway Norway [37 years old]

Finisher : 2011, 2010, 2009

Sponsors :

Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2011 (6) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (7)
LGO 2010 (5)
LGO 2009 (4) - Friendliest Musher
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (10)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 (14)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (7)

Biography :
Jo Are is from a succesful mushing familly. His father Kjell is one of the best long-distance mushers in Norway. His brother Ola has won the Femundlopet 500 in 2008. Jo Are took a great 4th place in La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc 2009. He received also the friendliest musher award.

Jean COMBAZARD

Jean
COMBAZARD

France France [52 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2011, 2008

Sponsors : SOGERES restaurateur

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (10)
LGO 2011 (10) Best Siberian Husky Team
LGO 2010 (19) Non finisher
LGO 2008 (11)
Trophée Haute-Maurienne 2009 CHAMPION

Biography :
Jean created his own kennel called "des rêves de l'hiver blanc". He owns 15 siberian huskies. In January 2011, he took a great 10th place of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. He trains far from the mountains in Seine et Marne with passion and perseverence.

Germano DE MARTIN

Germano
DE MARTIN

Italy Italy [61 years old]

Finisher : 2011

Sponsors :

Prize list :
LGO 2011 (11)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (21)
Alpentrail 1997 (5), 1998 (6), 1999 (8)

Biography :
This year will be his first participation in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.

Roland DUBELLY

Roland
DUBELLY

Switzerland Switzerland [40 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors :

Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (10)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (4)
Transalp Vaudoise 2009 (2)

Biography :
Roland lives in Fribourg, he started professional mushing in 2004. He mainly ran mid-distance races and ran the European Championship in 2009. This is his third run in a row of the Trophée Haute Maurienne.

Ludovic FARCY

Ludovic
FARCY

France France [45 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : Le Crédit Agricole Nord de France - Produits Laitiers KLL - Fromajol - Mizuno

Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (11)
Trophée Grande Odyssée 2012 (7)

Biography :
Ludovic is training in the north of France on the hills and the beaches. After his 11th place on the Trophée Haute Maurienne, he is starting the Trophée Grande Odyssée.

Dominique FRAFIL

Dominique
FRAFIL

France France [44 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : Azay Alliance Auto - Mousset Peinture

Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2012 (9)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (7)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (6)

Biography :
Dominique lives west of France in the Deux Sevres and trains with a quad without the engine due to lack of snow. He runs several times a week to stay in shape. His dream is to one day participate in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. This is 3rd second participation in the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise.

Jack-Gerard GASPARD

Jack-Gerard
GASPARD

France France [60 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Sponsors : Villa Soleil - BRD (Bernard Royal Dauphiné) - Clinique Vétérinaire du Royans

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (8)
LGO 2011 (9)
LGO 2010 (14)
LGO 2009 (9)
Alpirush 2009 (2)

Biography :
Jack runs a tour business in Vercors with his 100 sleddogs. Most of them are siberian Huskies but he also owns 15 alaskan huskies he runs in races.

Milos GONDA

Milos
GONDA

Slovakia Slovakia [35 years old]

Finisher : 2011, 2012, 2013

Sponsors : Royal Canin

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (2)
Pasvik Trail 2012 (2)
LGO 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2011 CHAMPION
Pasvik Trail 2007 (28)

Biography :
Milos runs tours for tourist in Swedish Lapland. 2011 champion and 2012 runner-up, he is one of the favorites for the victory.

Radek HAVRDA

Radek
HAVRDA

Czech Republic Czech Republic [40 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008

Sponsors : HUMI OUTDOOR - NON-STOP DOGWEAR.CZ - VETERINÁR S.R.O.

Prize list :
LGO 2012 CHAMPION
LGO 2011 (13) non finisher
LGO 2010 (2)
LGO 2009 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (4)
Trophée Grande Odyssée 2007 CHAMPION

Biography :
Radek is the one and only double champion of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. He will try in 2013 to make history again in becoming the first three times champion.

Pierre-Antoine HERITIER

Pierre-Antoine
HERITIER

Switzerland Switzerland [48 years old]

Finisher : 2011, 2008, 2006, 2005

Sponsors :

Prize list :
LGO 2011 (12) - red lantern - friendliest musher
LGO 2008 (10)
LGO 2006 (10)
LGO 2005 (16)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007 (4)
Yukon Quest 2010 (21)
Femundlopet 600 2009 (23)
Femundlopet 600 2007 (23)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2007 (27)

Biography :
Since 2005 and his first LGO, his siberians and himself have ran numerous other great races in Scandinavia and Northern America. Last year, he finished the Yukon Quest. Pierre-Antoine is the only musher running with siberians who has finished La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, the Femundlopet 600, the Finnmarkslopet 1000 and the Yukon Quest with the same dogs.

Aki HOLCK

Aki
HOLCK

Finland Finland [50 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : Huskypoint, Musch, Sasta

Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2006 8th
Pasvik Trail Open Class 2007 3rd
Carelian EastPoint 200 2008 1st
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2008 7th

Biography :
Aki operates a sleddog tour business in Rovaniemi in Finland. He started racing late in 2006. His main goal is to be the first Finn ever to run the Iditarod. He cooperates with Taisto Thorneus from Sweden and Ketil Reitan from Norway inside Team Lapland.

Emil INAUEN

Emil
INAUEN

Switzerland Switzerland [41 years old]

Finisher : 2010, 2008, 2005

Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net

Prize list :
Yukon Quest 300 2003 (8)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2005 (5) Rookie of the year
LGO 2005 (6)
LGO 2008 (2)
LGO 2010 CHAMPION

Biography :
A former steep skier and climber, Emil has fallen in love with sleddogs during a trip in Canada. Originally coming from Switzerland, he has moved his kennel to Norway in 2009 to improve his level. Emil is also the builder of the sleds of the world famous BEWE brand. Emil hold the record of most stages won on La Grande OdysséeSavoie Mont Blanc and is the reigning champion.

Barbara INAUEN

Barbara
INAUEN

Switzerland Switzerland [42 years old]

Finisher : 2010, 2009

Sponsors : Swiss Natural, Virbac, Energizer, GLA-WEL, Scurion, Simex Trading, Lowa, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Trade Net

Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 DNF
LGO 2009 (11)
LGO 2010 (10)

Biography :
A doctor, Barbara runs with her husband Emil a kennel of 40 alaskan huskies. Originally living in Switzerland, they have moved to Norway to get better training conditionsand to get closer from the main long-distance teams. Barbara has been a handler for Emil for years. 3 years ago, she started to race. She's running the yearling team of Team Swiss.

Daniel JUILLAGUET

Daniel
JUILLAGUET

France France [46 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005

Sponsors : EUKANUBA - ENERGIZER - NUTRYLIS

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (7)
LGO 2011 (5)
LGO 2010 (11)
LGO 2009 (8)
LGO 2008 (6)
LGO 2006 (6)
LGO 2005 (11)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (7)
Femundlopet 2008 (28)
Femundlopet 2007 (26)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2004 (27)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2003 (16)

Biography :
A physiotherapist, Daniel is one of the best french long distance musher. He entered La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc since his first edition.

Fabrizio LOVATI

Fabrizio
LOVATI

Italy Italy [38 years old]

Finisher : 2011

Sponsors : Vallée d'Aoste, Italie

Prize list :
LGO 2011 (7)
LGO 2005 (17)
Iditarod 2008 (48)
Iditarod 2006 (38)
Iditarod 2004 (28)

Biography :
Fabrizio began mushing in 1987, he is the most famous Italian long-distance musher. He ran La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc in 2005 and 2011. He is also a triple iditarod veteran.

Miquel-Angel MARTINEZ

Miquel-Angel
MARTINEZ

Spain Spain [61 years old]

Finisher : 2006, 2005, 2012

Sponsors : Alipac - Royal Canin - Buff - Bioiberica - Charpova esports - Mutiwatch - Nordica.com

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (12)
LGO 2006 (11)
LGO 2005 (13)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (4)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2008 (3)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (8)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (10)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2007 (21)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2006 (15)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2005 (19)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2004 (20)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2003 (18)


Biography :
Miquel has already run La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc in 2005 and 2006 and the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2007, 2008 and 2010. He is back to LGO this year to run the Arctic Alps Cup.

Erik MARTINEZ

Erik
MARTINEZ

France France [49 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : Proplan Ville de Digne les Bains L’enseignerie de Digne les Bains

Prize list :
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (6)
Femundlopet 400 2010 (46)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2010 (2)
Sédivackuv Long 2009 (1)
Alpentrail 2008 (3)

Biography :
Erik runs a successful siberian husky mid-distance kennel. He is now moving to Long Distance. He will be running the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise for the 2nd time. He got a great 21nd place last year.

Sandrine MUFFAT

Sandrine
MUFFAT

France France [26 years old]

Finisher :

Sponsors : Praz-sur-Arly - Swisscool Mushing - +Watt

Prize list :
Femundlopet 400 2012 (45)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2011 (5)

Biography :
Sandrine has joined Isabelle Travadon in the Team Blau Fontein. After two solid races on the Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 and the Femundlopet 400 2012, she will race the Trophée Grande Odyssée that is run on her training trails.

Jean-Philippe PONTIER

Jean-Philippe
PONTIER

France France [39 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006

Sponsors : ROYAL CANIN - VETO ONLINE - DERMOSCENT - Conseil général du Tarn - ANTIPODE - ANTIDOTE

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (3)
LGO 2011 (3)
LGO 2010 (6)
LGO 2009 (6)
LGO 2008 (8)
LGO 2006 (8)
Femundlopet 600 2012 (15)
Femundlopet 400 2011 (21)
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2007 (2)
Amundsen race 2010 (4)
Femundlopet 600 2010 (21)
Champion de France 2004 mi-distance en illimité (12 chiens)

Biography :
Jean-Philippe is at the present time the best french musher. He has moved to Norway to improve his training conditions. After two 8th places, two 6th places and two 3rd places, he will have to set a great race to improve again this year.

Ketil REITAN

Ketil
REITAN

Norway Norway [52 years old]

Finisher : 2011, 2009, 2008

Sponsors : UnoX, Royal Canin Norway, Roros Hotell, Rorosbanken, Canada Goose

Prize list :
Arctic Alps Cup 2011 CHAMPION
LGO 2008 (3), LGO 2009 (7), LGO 2011 (4)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2011 (11)
Yukon Quest 1989
Iditarod 1991, 1992 (10), 1993, 1994
Hope Nadezhda 1991
Femundlopet 2008 (2e), 2009 (7e)
Finnmarkslopet 2006 (12e), 2007 (11e) 2010 (7)

Biography :
Ketil is the only one musher who has run the 4 greatest races in the world: the Iditarod, the Yukon Quest, the Finnmarkslopet and La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.

Wolfram SCHUMACHER

Wolfram
SCHUMACHER

Germany Germany [51 years old]

Finisher : 2008

Sponsors : Iron Dog - Canina - Coleman - Polux - Ovator - the HEAT company - Sub Zero - Oregon - Columbia - Petzl - Rud - Wolf - Oatsnack - Duracell - Danler - Cep - Guyotdesigns

Prize list :
Femundlopet 300 2005 (41)
Femundlopet 400 2006 (10)
LGO 2008 (15)
Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise 2010 (5)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (28)

Biography :
Wolfram began mushing in 1998 after being fallin in love with the sport during a trip to Alaska. He has run La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, the Trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise and the Finnmarkslopet 1000. This musher, long distance runner, is back in 2011 on LGO.

Isabelle TRAVADON

Isabelle
TRAVADON

France France [50 years old]

Finisher : 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005

Sponsors : Royal Canin - Swiss Cool Mushing

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (9) Best Siberian Husky Team
LGO 2010 (15) Best Siberian Husky Team
LGO 2008 (13)
LGO 2005 (9) Best Siberian Husky Team
Trophée Haute Maurienne 2011 (2)
Finnmarkslopet 1000 2010 (27)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2007 (29)
Femundlopet 600 2007 (24)
Alpirod 1994 (26) 1995 (22)

Biography :
Isabelle is for sure the most famous french female musher. She has been breeding working siberian huskies for a lot of years. Many other teams in France have dogs coming from her kennel.

Jaco Alex ULMANN

Jaco Alex
ULMANN

Switzerland Switzerland [48 years old]

Finisher : 2012, 2010, 2009

Sponsors : HS VITA AG – SILVA Switzerland – LEATHERMAN Switzerland – ALLFARM AG – CAMPINGAZ/COLEMAN Switzerland – CIARA SUISSE – HUSKY TRAIL AG

Prize list :
LGO 2012 (11)
LGO 2011 (14) non finisher
LGO 2010 (17)
LGO 2009 (13)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2007 (39)
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (31)

Biography :
Jaco Alex has run LGO in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. He is back in 2012 with motivation as great as ever.