The 40th Uovo d’Oro Lauretana marked on Monday, April 10, an important milestone, and in order to celebrate the long-awaited anniversary, a large number of young skiers showed up on the slopes of Sestriere.
6 nations at the start reconfirmed the high level of the event on an international scale: Italy, France, Spain, Andorra, Switzerland and China! 96 Ski Clubs brought 1400 athletes to the starting gate of the giant slalom that as per tradition closes the Vialattea competitive season and this year also the ski season.
For such a special occasion Marta Bassino dedicated a video message to the young athletes competing. Definitely highly appreciated good luck for all participants.
Lots of competitiveness on the slope but above all lots of fun and cheer characterized the entire race day. Five giant slalom tracks were set up in the Alpette area, one next to the other, and the competitors went down at the same time, then found themselves all together in the finish parterre. A nice sponsor village was set up for the occasion, which provided entertainment for the public and participants. At the end of the race each athlete received the classic chocolate egg.
In the afternoon, all participants, grouped by ski club, paraded through the streets of the village and gathered in Fraiteve Square for the awards ceremony and drawing of the beautiful prizes. The top 10 in each category, in addition to the classic cup, won the Rossignol windstopper, personalized for the event, while the top finishers in each category won the Bollé helmet, also personalized 40th Uovo d’Oro Lauretana. The little champions were also able to breathe in the air of the Ski World Cup: Matteo and Francesca Marsaglia came up as special guests in order to congratulate the winners. The day ended with the grand drawing of the fantastic prizes for athletes, coaches and clubs and the awarding of the trophy to the winning club.
This year the 40th Uovo d’Oro was won by Sci Club Sestriere with a score of 468. Second place for Equipe Beaulard, which scored 295, followed by Golden Team Ceccarelli with 280. The first-place Ski Club, in addition to the classic trophy, also celebrated its victory with a giant chocolate egg. Among foreign clubs first Yang Jiajiang (China), followed by Villard de Lans (France) and Pas de la Casa (Andorra).
The winners of the 2023 edition, starting with the oldest, Allievi category, were Simone Moschini of Sci Club Sestriere and Mariani Giulia of Circolo Sciatori Madesimo. In the Ragazzi category won Niccolò Castri of A.S.D. Colomion and Carlotta Pedrolini of Skiing A.S.D. In the Cuccioli category, the best performers were Yuri Colturi of Golden Team Ceccarelli and Rebecca Borri of Ski Club Chamolé. Among the Babies, Alberto Valterio of A.S.D. Ossola Ski Team and Melissa Begnis of Equipe Beaulard took the top step of the podium. To conclude Edoardo Mattia Mazzotti of Ski Team Valsesia and Caterina Vernoli of Equipe Pragelato led the Super Baby category.
The credit for the success of the 2023 Edition is to be shared with Lauretana, the main sponsor who named the event, and with the prestigious official partners, Rossignol and Bollé, as well as with all the official suppliers who have contributed to enriching award cerimony.
Vialattea looks forward to seeing you next winter season!
