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2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering

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The 2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering was the fourth World Championship of Ski Mountaineering sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions (ISMC), held in Portes du Soleil, Switzerland, from February 23 to February 29, 2008.

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About 450 athletes of 29 nations participated. Compared to the former world masterships a long distance race was added.

Nation ranking and medals

(without long distance ranking; all age groups)

Individual

Event held in Valerette on February 24, 2008

  • starting point: Les Cerniers/Monthey
  • altitude difference:
  • ascent: 1,650m
  • downhill: 1,650m
  • List of the best 10 participants by gender (incl. "Espoirs" level):

    Relay

    event held in Morgins on February 25, 2008

  • altitude difference (ascent): 260m
  • List of the best 10 relay teams by gender (some teams included "Espoirs" level athletes):

    Team

    event held in Pointe de l'Au on February 26, 2008

  • altitude difference:
  • ascent: 1,940m
  • downhill: 2,125m
  • List of the best 10 relay teams by gender (some teams included "Espoirs" level athletes):

    Vertical race

    event held on February 28, 2008

  • altitude difference (ascent): 870m
  • List of the best 10 participants by gender (incl. "Espoirs" level):

    Long distance

    event held on February 29, 2008

  • altitude difference
  • ascent (men / women): 3,200m / 2,500m
  • downhill (men / women): 3,200m / 2,700m
  • List of the best 10 participants by gender:

    Combination ranking

    (vertical race, individual and team ranking)

    List of the best 10 participants by gender:

    References

    2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering Wikipedia