Pressconference from left: Ivo Damaso (President Org. Committee), winner Roman Furger (SUI), winner Picon Anouk Faivre (FRA), Christian Gartmann (PR)..The Engadin Skimarathon is not only the most well-known sporting event in the country, but also a beloved meeting point for the world’s elite. The “Engadiner” is the largest cross-country skiing activity in Switzerland and the second largest worldwide. Furthermore the Engadin Skimarathon is member of World Loppet. Since the first holding in 1969, the international resonance and renown of the event have grown strongly. In 1977, the number of participants breached the ten thousands for the first time. Since then, the number of participants has rounded to 13,000 people per year from roughly 50 different countries. .PhotoCredit: ©fotoSwiss.com/cattaneo