Sunday (11th June) start of the second leg of the world inline cup 2023 in funchal, madeira (Portugal)
Livestream via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCh_rgM9peM
Funchal/Berlin,09th June 2023. Since yesterday, numerous competitions between international skaters have been taking place on the two tracks of the beautiful island of Madeira at the Biosfera Roller Skate International Tournament. At the end of these skating days, a WORLD INLINE CUP Marathon will take place again this year in Funchal directly on the Marina Promenade. The combination of track competitions and the marathon as the final event has proven its worth in the past years. For the skaters there is a varied programme from the sprint on the track to the marathon on the road. And for the spectators, the sport can present itself from its best side on this beautiful island.
Top starting field
Despite some scheduling conflicts with national skate events, a very high-class starting field is expected again at the 2nd stop of the WIC in Funchal.
After the 1st stop of the WIC 2023 in Rennes, FRA the question is whether Bart Swings (Powerslide Racing Team) will be able to extend his lead in the men's race. He has already won the marathon in Funchal in 2021 and 2022, and his impressive victory last weekend showed what excellent form the Olympic champion on the ice is in.
In the women's race, last year's winner in Funchal Aura Quintana Herrera (COL) and the winner of the 1st WIC 2023 in Rennes, Marine Balanant (BONT EUROPE TEAM) are certainly among the favourites.
WIC Team Ranking
After the 1st race of this year's WIC season, the WIC teams have also been able to collect their first points for the overall ranking.
In the women's category, BONT EUROPE is currently leading ahead of EOSkates World Team, SAM Roller Team and Rollerblade World Team.
In the men's category, the Powerslide Racing Team is currently leading ahead of BONT Europe, EOSkates World Team and Rollerblade World Team.
In Funchal, the WIC Madeira Team will have their season debut and can collect points for the team ranking.
Livestream on Sunday at 11.30am
For all interested the Marathon will be streamed online via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCh_rgM9peM
WIC Calendar 2023
The next stops of the WORLD INLINE CUP 2023 are: L'Aquila / ITA on 25 June (Class1), Harbin / CHN on 29 July (TopClass), Berlin / GER on 23 September (TopClass). On 29 October, an Associated Race will take place in Sarasota / USA outside the overall ranking.
Volker Schlichting
Executive Director