Thomas Wærner - The New Femund Race Champion!

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Written By QRILL PAWS

We have a new Femund Race 2022 title-holder

Thomas Wærner & Co, of the Berserk kennel in Norway, crossed the finish-line in Røros first, after 3 days, 3 hours and 11 minutes. Sunday evening at 19:14 CET.


Thomas and his sled dog team Photo: Håkon Mæland

See the good in the bad

The race started off with rough weather, which might have been an advantage for the long-distance team.

“ Loose trails, wind… I like it! “

- said a very happy Thomas early on in Drevsjø 1

Thomas Wærner kept the lead from the fourth checkpoint, Søvollen, all the way to Røros. This was his second victory of F650 at the Femund Race.

A throwback to day 3 on the Femund Race 2022

 
 
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