Cesis Rollersprints – Edruva.lv
- The 21st annual "Cesis Rollersprints" roller skiing competition took place in Cesis, Latvia, in September, marking a critically important event in the Latvian roller skiing calendar. This year's...
- The competition began with qualifying races, where each athlete completed two runs on the track to determine pairings for the elimination rounds. Three athletes from the Cesis...
- Yekimov advanced from the semi-finals to join Skride in the finals, while Lancs secured a bronze medal. Skride then demonstrated his dominance in the final race,...
Ernest Skride wins 21st Cesis Rollersprints
The 21st annual “Cesis Rollersprints” roller skiing competition took place in Cesis, Latvia, in September, marking a critically important event in the Latvian roller skiing calendar. This year’s competition saw a change in venue, moving from Gymnasium Street to Ata Kronvalda Street at the “Wolf System” company premises. The Cesis City Council reported over a hundred athletes participated, representing Cesis, Madona, Sigulda, and Riga.
Ernest Skride,a student at Cesis Sports School,prepares for the race. Photo: from the Cesis City Council album.
Competition format and Qualifying Rounds
The competition began with qualifying races, where each athlete completed two runs on the track to determine pairings for the elimination rounds. Three athletes from the Cesis City Sports School (CPSS) qualified for the elite group. Ernest Skride achieved the fastest qualifying time, automatically securing a place in the finals. Ernest Yekimov and Martins Lancs initially competed in the semi-finals.
Yekimov advanced from the semi-finals to join Skride in the finals, while Lancs secured a bronze medal. Skride then demonstrated his dominance in the final race, winning the gold medal.
Results in the SE Group
In the SE group, Amelia Zaķe initially posted the fastest qualifying time. Though, she was ultimately defeated by Sabine Grudule, representing Madona BJSS, who secured the victory.
Detailed Results Summary
while a complete list of all participants and times isn’t readily available, the key results highlight the success of Cesis athletes. The competition showcased a high level of skill and sportsmanship among the participants.
| Group | Gold Medalist | Silver Medalist | Bronze Medalist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | Ernest Skride (CPSS) | Ernest Yekimov (CPSS) | Martins Lancs (CPSS) |
| SE | Sabine grudule (Madona BJSS) | Amelia Zaķe | [Information not provided] |