Prize Money for PRO athletes

By Challenge-Samarkand

On August 23-24, 2025, Challenge Samarkand will welcome athletes from around the world for the third time.
Among them, we anticipate the participation of PRO athletes – top-ranked competitors in the PTO World Ranking, renowned sports figures celebrated globally for their achievements and victories.

But before we look ahead, let’s reflect on the PRO athletes who have already raced at Challenge Samarkand!

  • PRO Athletes at Challenge Samarkand 2023:
    Men’s Category: Frederic Funk (3:38:34), Aaron Royle (3:41:35), Filipe Azevedo (3:43:45), Gaetan Fetaud, Luke Mathews, Simon Billeau

    Women’s Category: Ellie Salthouse (4:02:54), Emma Pallant-Browne (4:12:50), Margie Santimaria (4:18:16), Lottie Lucas

  • PRO Athletes at Challenge Samarkand 2024:
    Men’s Category: Kristian Blummenfelt (3:31:42), Gustav Iden (3:34:26), Rico Bogen (3:35:35), Bogdan Kovalenko, Thor Bendix Madsen, Tom Hug, Ruben Zepuntke

    Women’s Category: Laura Madsen (3:58:34), Marta Lagownik (4:08:37), Justine Guerard (4:18:34), Alina Khakimova

Prize Money for PRO Athletes at Challenge Samarkand 2025:

  • $15,000 – 1st place
  • $9,000 – 2nd place
  • $6,000 – 3rd place
  • $4,000 – 4th place
  • $2,000 – 5th place
  • $1,500 – 6th place

💰 Total Prize Purse for PRO Men & Women: $75,000 💰

Which PRO athletes will compete at Challenge Samarkand 2025? Stay tuned – we’ll reveal the lineup in our upcoming posts!

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