Lisa Norden, Jens Toft Win Challenge Fuerteventura

Olympic silver medalist Lisa Norden once again proved her versatility with today’s win at Challenge Fuerteventura.

A short-course athlete also dominated the men’s race with Jens Toft of Denmark making a mark on a pro field that included the likes of Martin Jensen and Konstantin Bachor.

Perfect conditions welcomed the 300 athletes from 15 nations gathered on the island of Fuerteventura for the third edition of the race.

While both Norden and Toft led from start to finish, the battle for second and third saw fierce contention from Joerie Vansteelant, Mike Elgezabal, Jensen and Bachor. On the run Vansteelant showed his strength, closing on Toft while Bachor had to settle for third.

In the women’s it was only ever Elmear Muller and Daniela Saemmler in contention, finishing second and third respectively.