German Thomas Bing won the main 50-kilometer race of the 50th edition of Bieg Piastów. The competition at Polana Jakuszycka took place in typical winter conditions with temperatures below zero and snowfall. Second place was taken by Czech Václav Sedláček, and the fastest Pole at the finish line was Mateusz Harat.

Thomas Bing's Victory

The German cross-country skier was the first to complete the challenging 50 km course, reporting to the finish line about two and a half hours after the start at eight in the morning.

Snowy Conditions and Attendance

The jubilee edition was distinguished by ideal winter weather with fresh snow. According to various reports, between 1.8 thousand and over 8 thousand athletes stood at the start.

Podium Places and Polish Athletes

Behind the winner placed Czech Václav Sedláček. Pole Mateusz Harat was the fastest representative of the hosts, securing a place among the top competitors.

On Saturday, February 21, the main race of the jubilee 50th edition of Bieg Piastów over a distance of 50 kilometers was decided at Polana Jakuszycka. The winner was German Thomas Bing, who completed the course first, reporting to the finish line about two and a half hours after the start at 8:00 AM. Second place on the podium was taken by Czech Václav Sedláček. Among the best were also Polish athletes, with the fastest among them being Mateusz Harat. Bieg Piastów is the oldest and one of the largest amateur cross-country skiing events in the world, held continuously since 1976. Its route runs along the trails of the Karkonosze and Izera Mountains, and the event attracts thousands of winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe each year. This year's competition was dominated by typical winter, snowy weather. As reported by the media, temperatures dropped below zero, and fresh snowfall created ideal conditions for the athletes. Attendance at the start was high, although the numbers reported vary between sources – from 1.8 thousand to over 8 thousand participants in the main race. The jubilee confirmed the global status and popularity of this event. On Sunday, further competitions for cross-country skiers are planned, this time over a distance of 25 kilometers.

Mentioned People

  • Thomas Bing — German cross-country skier, winner of the 50th Bieg Piastów over 50 km distance
  • Václav Sedláček — Czech cross-country skier, second-place finisher in the 50th Bieg Piastów
  • Mateusz Harat — Polish cross-country skier, fastest Pole in the 50th Bieg Piastów over 50 km distance
  • Jacek Jaworski — Reporter covering the course of Bieg Piastów