Italy Dominates at 100th 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations
Sines, Portugal — Italy showcased its endurance supremacy at the centenary edition of the 6DAYS® FIM Enduro of Nations, clinching both the World Trophy and Junior World Trophy titles. The event concluded with gripping performances across six days of grueling competition, culminating in a decisive Final Cross Test on Praia Vasco da Gama.
World Trophy Highlights
Italy maintained a dominant performance, securing back-to-back World Trophy wins as Andrea Verona, Morgan Lesiardo, Samuele Bernardini, and Matteo Cavallo finished first. Leisiardo expressed elation at the team’s repeat victory, stating, “To win last year was amazing, but to repeat the victory again… is definitely something special.” France secured second place, while Sweden narrowly took third, edging out the United States by just 24 seconds.
Junior World Trophy Success
Italy’s Junior team, comprising Alberto Elgari, Manuel Verzeroli, and Kevin Cristino, also successfully defended its title. Elgari earned recognition as the fastest Junior rider despite competition from injured teammates. “We had so many problems this week… but they didn’t quit,” he remarked upon their victory, underscoring the team’s resilience.
The United States finished close behind in second, with Spain rounding out the podium.
Historic Victory for U.S. Women
The U.S. Women’s team continued its historic run, achieving a seventh MOTOREX Women’s World Trophy title. Brandy Richards, Korie Steede, and Rachel Gutish led the charge, finishing 9 minutes and 23 seconds ahead of Australia. Richards hailed the win, emphasizing its significance in breaking a tie with Australia.
France also secured a place on the podium, while New Zealand’s return saw them finish fourth.
Individual Performances
In individual classifications, Italy’s Verona achieved a debut outright victory, finishing strong against fierce competition, including teammate Garcia, who was the runner-up. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Brad Freeman claimed the Enduro3 title by a narrow margin.
The event also spotlighted the performance of various national teams in individual and class rankings, with the Manufacturer’s Team Award going to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.
Club Team and Veteran Awards
In the Club Team category, Team Rabaconda triumphed, having maintained consistent performance throughout the week. The Veteran Club Team Award was claimed by Gottbros Team.
The 6DAYS® Portugal showcased thrilling competition, with each nation contending fiercely in various classes, further highlighting the prestige and challenge of the event.
For detailed results and standings, visit www.fim-6days.com.
