We have waited until the first leg of the last stage to see Vondrak make enough time on Karlsson and take the 3rd place from him. His dogs have run the 77 kilometers stage 13 minutes faster than Karlsson's ones.It gives him a 4 mn 58 s advance before the last leg. Not enough to take it easy but enough to make the swedish doubt.
Petter Karlsson had to rest 2 main leaders and put two others in front. But those 2 were not expected to run so much before the race. Maybe they're tired because Petter said they're slow. For the last leg tomorrow, he will try 2 others and hope it works.
Radek is the fastest today for the "rd time in this 6th edition of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc and confirms that he is the main contender to Inauen despites the doubts that the last days arise. But with 28 minutes, it is almots impossible for him to win. Nevertheless, will he try. Be sure of that.
Emil Inauen has been close many times to the victory, but never that close. The last kilometers will be the longest.
Per Olav Gausereide did a great run today. He jumps to the 7th place of the total rankings and grab the rookie of the year lead from Arnt Ola Skjerve's hands. Maybe after his led broke is he willing to get a brand new BEWE sled by winning the Rookie Of The Year award.
The last 87 kilometers of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc will be terrible. No mercy for the weak.
After a great La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc, a few teams have headed north to Norway to run the Femundlopet...
read more...During the closing banquet of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc 2012, the special awards have been unveiled....
read more...Videos from the trail and mostly from the arrivals...
read more...The Czech musher can finally release his happyness....
read more...If Gonda has been the fastest to reach the polar base,Pontier is strong on this last part of the race as he takes the 2nd place, 7 seconds away from Gonda only....
read more...Roar Wolden representing Troll Mushing has arrived with a brand new Troll Cart....
read more...Despite a wrong trail he was the only to take, the Swiss wins the race for the second time since 2010....
read more...After the great 7th stage ran by Luque, the French was afraid to loose his third place. This 8th stage would be a key moment....
read more...The Spanish has taken quickly the lead of the stage and dug a gap on his main competitors....
read more...The mass start of Bessans is one of most amazing time of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc....
read more...The Spanish has posted the fastest time of the stage and get closer to the podium....
read more...Monday, January 16th, 2012 Departure to Bessans at 3:20 pm Arrived at Bremans at 7:30 pm...
read more...Arrival of Jimmy Pettersson who takes the 5th place of the stage....
read more...From the polar base and from the start of the stage 7b of La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc and the stage 1b of the trophée Haute Maurienne Vanoise...
read more...If Havrda is in the driver seat for the victory, behind everything remains possible for three teams....
read more...Saturday, January 14th, 2012 Departure at 4:30 pm to Val Cenis Lanslebourg - Arrival at 8:00 pm on Val Cenis Vanoise's polar base...
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Norway [43 years old]Finisher : 2010
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Scandream Finland 1999 2
Pirena Spain 2001 2
ESDRA EC Hamar 2007 1
IFSS WC Italy 2008 3
Alpentrail 2008 4
Biography :
Along with his wife Elisabeth Edland, Per Olav runs a successful kennel. Since 1992 Per Olav participates in Norwegian competitions and since 1998 in international competitions. This year will be his first participation in La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc.
Switzerland [39 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.
Sweden [36 years old]Finisher : 2010, 2009, 2008
Sponsors : STORUMAN ENERGI AB - SNOTROLL - EUKANUBA - SLUSSFORS TRANSPORT & SERVICE
Prize list :
LGO 2008 1st
Amundsen Race 2008 9th
LGO 2009 5th
Femundlopet 600 17th
Biography :
Petter runs a farm in the summer and a sleddog tour business in the winter. He develops a special breeding for La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc. His dogs are a mix of alaskan huskies and shorthaired pointers. La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc is his main goal of the season.
Norway [29 years old]Finisher : 2010
Sponsors :
Prize list :
Finnmarkslopet 500 2008 (3) Rookie of the Year
Gausdal Maraton 2009 - Champion
Femundlopet 400 2009 - Champion
Finnmarkslopet 500 2009 - Champion
Biography :
Arnt Ola is a much talented young musher from Norway. His 2008-2009 racing season has been impressive with 3 victories in major races. We'll have to watch him on this year's La Grande Odyssée Savoie Mont Blanc and not only for the Rookie of the Year Award.