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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PREMIERE AT THE WORLD INLINE CUP IN DULUTH, USA

Natalia Pesantez (ECU) of the SheaStokes World Team and Nolan Beddiaf (FRA) of the Manao FRSkates World Team both claim victory with course records on the shores of Lake Superior.

Following the WIC race in Troyes, France, last weekend, another premiere took place today. The 30th edition of the renowned Northshore Marathon was also a USD 15,000 Premium Class WORLD INLINE CUP Marathon. More than 2,400 participants competed across various disciplines in this special point-to-point marathon along the shores of Lake Superior, not far from the Canadian border.

The Elite Women’s field got off to a fast and compact start, benefiting from ideal temperatures and a strong tailwind. Around halfway through the race, Ecuadorian Natalia Pesantez of the SheaStokes World Team surprised the field with a breakaway and quickly extended her lead to more than 1.5 km. The main pack was unable to close the gap, allowing Pesantez to cross the finish line comfortably in first place, setting a new course record with a time of 1:03:11.5. Just under a minute later, Aura Quintana (ESP), also representing the SheaStokes World Team, and Maria Jose Quiroz (COL) of the Powerslide World Team battled it out in an exciting sprint for second place.

In the men’s race, all eyes were on Nolan Beddiaf (FRA) of the Manao FRSkates World Team, as he aimed to defend both his title and course record from last year. The competition was strong, with athletes such as Julio Mirena (PAR) and Carlos Tarazona (ESP), both of the SheaStokes World Team, as well as Hugo Gerard (FRA) and Mateo Rico (COL), both representing the SPSPSK Rollerblade World Team.

Despite frequent changes at the front, the field remained tightly packed until shortly before the finish, when Nolan Beddiaf and Carlos Tarazona managed to break away from the group. In the final stages, Beddiaf successfully defended his title and even improved his own course record.

Women's Podium:

  1. Place     Natalia Pesantez (ECU)                 SheaStokes World Team               1:03:11.5
  2. Place     Aura Quintana (ESP)                     SheaStokes World Team               1:03:57.5          
  3. Place     Maria Jose Quiroz (COL)               Powerslide World Team                1:03:57.7

Men's Podium:

  1. Place     Nolan Beddiaf (FRA)                     Manao FRSkates World Team              53:55.2
  2. Place     Carlos Tarazona (COL)                   SheaStokes World Team                    53:55.3
  3. Place     Julio Mirena (PAR)                        SheaStokes World Team                      54:36.7

The next stop and final of the WORLD INLINE CUP will be in Berlin (GER) on September 26.

WORLD INLINE CUP

The WORLD INLINE CUP (WIC) is since 2000 the highest international marathon series for inline speed skaters. The world´s best skaters take part in the world's most demanding and biggest marathon races in Europe and Asia and meet fitness skaters from all over the globe. The overall winners will receive prize money after the season. Since 2014 the organizer of the WORLD INLINE CUP is IGUANA Deutschland GmbH

Philosophy

The World Inline Cup stands for top sport. The best skaters in the world are at the start of every event. They appreciate the perfect organisation, the most beautiful and centrally-located courses, and the professional marketing of the Inline Skating sport in the media. And they know that the organisers of the Inline movement love the sport.

The World Inline Cup stands for mass movement. Every stage is also a festival on rollers without discrimination, without licenses. For the large masses the fun-oriented experience is first and foremost: the thrilling atmosphere, the pulsating program and the knowledge that the hobby skaters are taken just as seriously as the pros by hat organisers. The World Inline Cup is a platform for the entire family and with family-related services.

The World Inline Cup successfully combines sport, fun and adventure with culture. The core of events is the pulsating Inline Village with the best brands, the newest products and exciting activities. And of course, parties with imaginative catering are part of the experience.

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