Bieg Piastów 42 km full of sunny joy!

Wonderful sunny weather accompanied almost participants in today's Bieg Piastów 42 km – main distance.
The winner was German champion Thomas Bing, who overtook the excellent Michał Skowron from Poland and the indestructible veteran Stanislav Rezac from the Czech Republic.

The Bieg Piastów was held in southwestern Poland, on tracks in the Jizera Mountains in Szklarska Poreba, at an altitude of 850 to 1040 meters above sea level. Start and finish was located at the new and modern resort DCS Polana Jakuszycka.

Thomas Bing, who regularly ranks among the world's greatest ski races, confirmed his excellent form. Michał Skowron, who won Bieg Piastów in the past, fought bravely and thanks to that took second place. In the women's competition, the 27-year-old Tereza Hujerova from Liberec showed excellent form, defeating her compatriots Karolina Grohova and the experienced 46-year-old Zuzana Kocumova.

The Queen of Polish Skis Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli unfortunately broke a ski right after the start and withdrew from the race at 8 km, but announced that she would start on Sunday in the 25 km.

It was a record Bieg Piastów in terms of temperature - it was 12 degrees! The snow was slushy, the conditions were difficult, and the pace was slow. But no one complained - the competitors appreciated that organizers managed to prepare the track well despite the heat. Some competitors run in short-sleeved shirts.

1. Thomas Bing 1:49:37
2. Michał Skowron 1:53:28
3. Stanislav Rezac 1:53:39

Ladies
1. Tereza Hujerova 2:04:45
2. Karolina Grohova 2:06:36
3. Zuzana Kocumova 2:07:22