Menditto, Duré Win 2025 XTERRA France: Age Group Legends Endure and Youth A, B, Junior Titles Awarded

July 7, 2025

XONRUPT-LONGEMER (July 7, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 18th edition of XTERRA France brought more than 2,000 athletes from over 20 nations to the Vosges mountains for a weekend of world-class off-road racing on July 5–6, 2025. Backed by nearly 6,000 spectators, nine events, and a €15,000 Elite prize purse, XTERRA France once again affirmed its reputation as one of the premier stops on the XTERRA World Tour.

In Sunday’s Full Distance Triathlon, Marta Menditto (ITA) and Nicolas Duré (FRA) captured the Elite titles, mastering a 1.5K swim, 40K mountain bike, and 10K trail run through steep, technical forest terrain in crisp mountain air. Menditto claimed her second XTERRA France win in 3:38:13 with the fastest bike split among the women, holding off Carina Wasle (AUT) and Emma Ducreux (FRA). Duré delivered a decisive run to finish in 3:02:19, ahead of Maxim Chané (FRA) and Sébastien Carabin (BEL).

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The age group field brought its own energy, as Paula Leupold (DEU, 20–24) finished eighth overall — ahead of several elites — to lead all women outside the pro ranks in 4:02:08. Guillaume Desette (FRA, 30–34) topped the men’s age group field in 3:19:39. Raymond Ferry (FRA), reigning World and European Champion in the 65–69 division, continued his dominance with another win, while Josie Sinclair (NZL) extended her undefeated season in the same age group.

The XTERRA Youth Tour added another layer of excitement, as young athletes battled for coveted slots to the 2025 XTERRA Youth World Championship in Italy. In Youth A (14–15), Gabriel Priez (FRA) and reigning Youth World Champion Apolline Ramboux (BEL) led their divisions, with Amaury Lavoignet (FRA), Silvio Charbonnier (FRA), Emie Vandenbussche (FRA), and Charlotte Binsinger (FRA) filling the podiums. Ewan Sandot (FRA) and Maxine Puech (FRA) won the Youth B (16–17) categories, while Julian Anguera (FRA) and Agathe Claude (FRA) claimed victories in the Junior (18–19) races.

Since its debut in 2006, XTERRA France has evolved into one of the sport’s signature events, known for its history, technical course, and vibrant atmosphere. Mayor Michel Bertrand praised the collective effort that makes the event possible, noting, “The success of this event is the result of the energy of the volunteers and the passion of the people who bring it to life.”

With support from the Commune de Xonrupt-Longemer, Région Grand Est, Je Vois la Vie en Vosges, and countless volunteers, the weekend served as a celebration of community, history, and shared adventure — proving once again why XTERRA France remains one of the most iconic gatherings in off-road triathlon.

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