Rahel Imoberdorf from Münster (VS) won the 20th Engadin Women's Run ahead of Davos Seraina Boner. In the spurt of the chasing group, Rebecca Vontobel from Wald (ZH) secured third place. 1387 women had signed up for the anniversary run, which took place in the best weather and the best cross-country skiing conditions.
At the start of the Engadin Marathon Week 2019, Rahel Imoberdorf (33) won the Engadin Women's Run for the third time after 2015 and 2018. Together with Seraina Boner, she had a comfortable advantage over the first chasing group. In the sprint, Imoberdorf once again demonstrated her top speed and won by just under a second.
With 41,19.6, she missed her own course record from the previous year by just one second.
A good 40 seconds later, the first four pursuers turned onto the home straight. Zurich Oberlander Rebecca Vontobel beat Luzerner Claudia Schmid in the sprint for 3rd place.
The 17-kilometer route from Samedan to S-chanf was in excellent condition with bright sunshine and excellent snow conditions. 1,387 female runners had registered for the 20th Engadin Women's Run, which means a clear record for registrations.
The Engadin Women's Run is the traditional start event of the marathon week. Before the 51st Engadin Ski Marathon next Sunday, there will be a junior race for children and young people on Wednesday, the 3rd Engadin Night Run on Thursday evening and the Engadin Night Sprint on Friday evening.
14,200 participants are once again expected for the 51st Engadin Ski Marathon. The marathon has been sold out since the end of January. Registration is still possible for the 3rd Engadin night run.
Results 20th Engadin Women's Run
17 km - Samedan-s-Chanf
- Imoberdorf Rahel (1986), Munster VS - 41.19,6
- Boner Seraina (1982), Davos GR - +0.9
- Vontobel Rebecca (1990), Wald ZH - +46.7
- Schmid Claudia (1983), Lucerne - +48,5
- Wagenführ Sandra (1971), Davos Platz GR - +52.7
- Wohler Carla (2000), Spiez BE - +57.9
- Zampa Maria Adele (2004), Carona TI - +1.32.8
- Volken Marianne (1966), Fiesch VS - +1.33.8
- Jaeger Barbara (1989), Vättis SG - +1.34.4
- Schnider Selina (1997), Davos place GR - +1.34.8
Christian Gartmann has been media manager for the Engadin Ski Marathon since 2014.