Engadin – FasterSkier

The Engadin La Diagonela: A Preview of Switzerland’s Premier Skiing Competition

Press ReleaseSeptember 10, 2024

The Engadin La Diagonela, taking place on January 18-19, 2025, is one of the most prestigious events in the world of cross-country skiing. Set in the stunning Engadin Valley in Switzerland, this event is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, challenging course, and high-altitude conditions. It is part of the esteemed Ski Classics Pro Tour, attracting elite athletes and amateur skiers alike from across the globe. The 2025 edition of the event promises yet another spectacular...

Multimedia Podcasts The Devon Kershaw Show

The Devon Kershaw Show: Closing it Out — Diggins Wins the Overall and the Engadin Experience with Bill McKibben

Devon KershawMarch 14, 2021

The main point of the weekend was the coronation of Jessie Diggins as the overall winner of the cross-country World Cup. She becomes the first American woman to do so. Historic? Yes. Adding to the crystal collection, she’ll haul across the Atlantic on her trip home the distance globe too. We discuss the racing in Engadin, Switzerland which consisted of mass start classic races on Saturday and fun point to point skate races on Sunday...

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Bolshunov Pulls Away for a Solo Victory in the 15 k Classic; Cyr 21st

Rachel PerkinsMarch 13, 2021

This World Cup coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and their A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage please contact info@fasterskier.com. It’s the last hurrah, folks. Roughly a year after the COVID-19 virus achieved its global pandemic title, the World Cup finds itself at the end of a season that once...

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News Roundup for Feb. 28 – Engadin Canceled

Jason AlbertFebruary 28, 2020

Engadin Canceled: Amidst the whirlwind of February racing, news happens beyond the ski tracks. Here are some notable news threads. It was announced yesterday that the famed Engadin Ski Marathon, to be held on March 8, has been canceled due to concerns related to the coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19). “The spread of the coronavirus in Europe – with two cases in our vicinity – has left the authorities with no choice but to...

General Lifestyle Racing

An American(s) in Paris, er, Switzerland

Jon "Fast Big Dog" SchaferApril 18, 2016

A group of Americans, including USSA president and CEO Tiger Shaw, explains why Switzerland's 42-kilometer Engadin freestyle marathon should be on your bucket list, and why you should do it sooner than later.

General News Racing

Gregg Skates to Third, Brooks Fifth in Switzerland’s Engadin (with Videos)

Inge ScheveMarch 9, 2015

Caitlin Gregg finished third in her first Engadin Skimarathon in Switzerland on Sunday for another bronze to add to her collection following World Championships. Holly Brooks was the second American woman in the top five and reclaimed the FIS Marathon Cup lead in fifth.

General News Racing

Engadin is Anything But Easy: Glørsen, Roponen Win Swiss Marathon; Brooks Fourth

BrainspiralMarch 12, 2014

The 46th annual Engadin Ski Marathon took place this past Sunday. Though the 42-kilometer skate course follows a valley downhill, losing a total of 150 meters (nearly 500 feet), that fact alone did not guarantee an easy race — on the contrary, most top finishers claimed this marathon to be one of their toughest.

Racing

Amid the Chaos, Dreissigacker and Burruss Enjoy Engadin Experience

Alex KochonMarch 19, 2013

Several U.S. skiers competed in the Engadin 42 k marathon two weekends ago in Switzerland, with Hannah Dreissigacker and Matt Liebsch both finishing in the top 25. Oliver Burruss blew away his top-100 goal in 50th. Burruss and Dreissigacker recall their first Engadin.

General Interviews News Racing

Andrew Johnson and Marshall Greene weigh in on Engadin

March 17, 2010

Andrew Johnson and Marshall Greene recently returned from Switzerland, where they placed 31st and 34th, respectively, in the Engadin Ski marathon. The Engadin, a 42km skate race, is a Worldloppet which is part of the FIS Marathon Cup series and therefore draws a very competitive field. This year’s winner was the Vancouver Olympic 15m skate champion, Dario Cologna, from Switzerland. Johnson, former Olympian and U.S. Ski team member, now competes for Steinbock Racing out of...

General News Racing Results

Dario Cologna (SUI) and Suzanne Nystrom (SWE) win Engadin Ski Marathon; Johnson and Greene of U.S. in 31st, 34th

March 16, 2010

The Engadin Ski Marathon is a 42 kilometer skate race which is run between Maloja and S-chanf near the southern border of Switzerland. Winding around castles and across frozen lakes, the course runs through St Moritz, then down to Pontresina, before heading back uphill toward the finish in S-Chanf. The Engadin had its first race on March 16th, 1969, and is always run on the second Sunday of March. The Engadin is the next-to-last Worldloppet...