Andorran Lucas Pagès Finishes 14th in Bardonecchia World Cup Classic
Pagès clocked 2:15.09, 12.56 seconds behind Norwegian winner Jacob Benjamin Alveberg, overcoming poor course conditions and recent illness from bib 46.
Key Points
- Pagès 14th with 2:15.09, 12.56s off winner Alveberg's pace.
- Overcame bib 46 start on poor piste and recent illness.
- Podium: Norway gold, Switzerland silver, Sweden bronze.
- Next: Pra Loup races, then World Cup Finals in Les Contamines.
Andorran telemark skier Lucas Pagès placed 14th in the World Cup classic race held in Bardonecchia, Italy, on March 16, 2026.
Pagès recorded a time of 2:15.09, finishing 12.56 seconds behind winner Jacob Benjamin Alveberg of Norway. Switzerland's Nicolas Michel earned silver, while Sweden's Alvin Noaksson took bronze. Starting from bib number 46 on a course in poor condition, Pagès pushed hard despite recent illness. "The piste was in very bad shape and with bib number 46, I tried everything and gave it my all. Having been ill, things went as normal," he commented.
The Bardonecchia event concluded this World Cup stop for Pagès. The circuit now heads to Pra Loup, France, for three races starting Thursday with a sprint, followed by classic events on Friday and Saturday.
Pagès will wrap up his season at the World Cup Finals in Les Contamines Montjoie, France, with a classic race on Thursday, March 26, a sprint the following day, and a parallel sprint on Saturday.
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