Andorran Skier Gina del Rio Returns to World Cup in Lahti with Double Challenge
20-year-old Gina del Rio rejoins the elite Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Finland after a fall cost her a medal at the U23 Championships, facing.
Key Points
- Missed U23 Worlds medal due to rival's fall-induced crash.
- Competing in Lahti sprint (qualifying 10:00 local) and 10km classic.
- 20-year-old Andorran building momentum from junior circuit.
- Faces endurance test on demanding Finnish courses.
Andorran cross-country skier Gina del Rio returns to the Cross-Country Skiing World Cup this weekend with a double challenge in Lahti, Finland.
After missing a medal in the under-23 World Championships sprint due to a fall caused by a rival, del Rio rejoins the elite circuit for two events. The first takes place today with the sprint, where qualifying rounds begin at 10:00 local time. Tomorrow features the individual 10-kilometre race in classic technique.
The 20-year-old from Andorra, who has been building momentum on the junior circuit, aims to rebound from the recent setback in the sub-23 Worlds. Lahti's demanding courses will test her endurance and speed across both disciplines.
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