Thrilling Team Performances Light Up in Day-3 Of Bessans 2025
The excitement continued on Day 3 of the 2025 Virtus World Nordic Skiing Championships in Bessans, with high-stakes relay events taking center stage. Teams from across the globe battled through the snow, delivering electrifying performances that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. France and neutral banner athletes emerged as the dominant forces, claiming multiple victories and showcasing remarkable teamwork and endurance.
(L-R) Neutral, France and Estonia, champions of Men’s relay race at Bessans’s 2025. Photo Credit: Geoffrey Wahlen
The French duo of Guebey Yann and Dubois Titouan thrilled the home crowd with a stellar performance, clinching gold with a time of 12:54.77. The neutral team of Charushnikov Aleksandr and Sorokin Aleksandr followed in second place at 13:27.14, displaying impressive synchronization and speed. Estonia’s Pärn Greg-Emil and Teearu Hanscrossed the finish line at 14:14.10, securing a well-earned bronze.
(L-R France, Neutral and Japan, Winners of Women’s relay race at Bessans 2025. Photo credit: Geoffrey Wahlen
In a dominant display, Kashevarova Alina and Guber Irina, competing under the neutral banner, surged to victory with a commanding time of 16:20.75. France’s Petitnicolas Manon and Thiroux Lea battled hard for silver, finishing at 18:06.13. Japan’s Shimura Ririsu and Oba Aoi rounded out the podium, earning bronze with a time of 20:03.86.
Champions of Mixed relay race, France, Neutral, Japan (L-R) at Bessans’s 2025. Photo Credit: Geoffrey Wahlen
The mixed relay event saw another gold medal for the neutral banner team as Volegov Ivan and Guber Irina dominated the course, finishing at 14:28.93. The French pair of Garin Joseph and Thiroux Lea secured silver in 17:28.87, putting up a strong fight. Japan’s Nishimura Junichi and Nakazawa Kei delivered an impressive effort to claim bronze, crossing the finish line at 19:11.32.
In Men’s II2, Oltolina Mattia and Kostenr Tobia Maria were awarded gold medal for their tru sportsmanship in men’s relay event.
Day 3 of the Virtus World Nordic Skiing Championships was a testament to the power of teamwork and resilience. With strong performances across all relay categories, France and neutral banner athletes solidified their dominance, while Estonia and Japan made their mark on the podium. As the championships continue, the competition remains fierce, and more exhilarating races are on the horizon.
Stay tuned for more updates from Bessans 2025 as the world’s best para-athletes continue their quest for glory!
