Andorran Joan Lluch Finishes 10th in Youth Ski Mountaineering World Cup Opener
Joan Lluch delivered Andorra's best result at the Youth World Cup in Berchtesgaden, placing 10th in the under-18 Vertical race with a time of 22:08.58.
Key Points
- Joan Lluch (U18) finished 10th in Vertical (22:08.58), 1:50 behind France's Paul Sulpice.
- Lluch placed 16th in U18 sprint and 24th in individual race.
- Adrià Isal (U20) took 35th in sprint and 32nd in Vertical.
- Event in Berchtesgaden highlighted emerging ski mountaineering talent.
Joan Lluch of Andorra's national ski mountaineering team achieved the best result for the Andorran Mountain Federation (FAM) at the opening Youth World Cup in Berchtesgaden, Germany, finishing 10th in the under-18 Vertical race.
Lluch recorded a time of 22 minutes, 8.58 seconds, finishing 1 minute and 50 seconds behind winner Paul Sulpice of France. He placed 16th in the under-18 sprint and 24th in the individual race.
Teammate Adrià Isal competed in the under-20 category, taking 35th in the sprint and 32nd in the Vertical. He did not participate in the individual event.
The event showcased emerging international talent in the sport, with Lluch's performance standing out as the top mark for the Andorran squad.
Original Sources
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