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The Cross international Le Maine Libre-Allonnes-Sarthe, also known as Cross d'Allonnes, is an annual professional cross country running competition in Allonnes, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France. First held in 1965, it most often takes place in mid- to late-November and is sponsored by French newspaper Le Maine libre. As of 2024[update] it is a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold status meeting, the highest level, joining Festival du Cross as the only such meetings in France.[2]
| Cross d'Allonnes | |
|---|---|
_pont_Arc_en_ciel.JPG) The north entrance of Allonnes, Sarthe, where the race is held | |
| Date | November |
| Location | Allonnes, Sarthe, France |
| Event type | Cross country |
| Distance | Varied from 4–10 kilometres (2.5–6.2 mi) as of 2024[update][1] |
| Established | 1965 |
| Official site | Official website |
The distance has varied from 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) since 2005 as of 2024[update].[1]
Jimmy Gressier used the 2024 race as a way to make a comeback after injury.[3]
Professional race winners
edit| Ed. | Date | Men's winner | Time (m:s) | Women's winner | Time (m:s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1965 |  Hirel (FRA) | Unknown | Cisse (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| Not held in 1966 | ||||||
| 2nd | 1967 | Michel Géraudie (FRA) | Unknown | Menciere (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 3rd | 1968 | Jan (FRA) | Unknown | Tondelle (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 4th | 1969 | Michel Géraudie (FRA) | Unknown | Frenehard (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 5th | 1970 | Palais (FRA) | Unknown | Riviere (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 6th | 1971 | Henri Lepape (FRA) | Unknown | Riviere (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 7th | 1972 | Le Vaillant (FRA) | Unknown | Mignon (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 8th | 1973 | Rault (FRA) | Unknown | Frenehard (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 9th | 1974 | Coux (FRA) | Unknown | Nicolas (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 10th | 1975 |  Presland (GBR) | Unknown | Nicolas (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 11th | Jan 1976 | Soubitez (FRA) | Unknown | Bazeau (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 12th | Dec 1976 | Levisse (FRA) | Unknown | Lucie Drouault (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 13th | 1977 | Monnerais (FRA) | Unknown | Lucie Drouault (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 14th | 1978 |  Abdenouz (ALG) | Unknown | Lucie Drouault (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 15th | 1979 | Habchaoui (ALG) | Unknown | Pescheux (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 16th | 1980 | Dominique Chauvelier (FRA) | Unknown | Hollick (GBR) | Unknown | [4] |
| 17th | 1981 | Dominique Chauvelier (FRA) | Unknown | Strady (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 18th | 1982 | Dominique Chauvelier (FRA) | Unknown | Demily (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 19th | 1983 | Watrice (FRA) | Unknown | Louveau (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 20th | 1984 | Coux (FRA) | Unknown |  Segaert (BEL) | Unknown | [4] |
| 21st | 1985 | Bereau (FRA) | Unknown | Vauzelle (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 22nd | 1986 | Bernard (FRA) | Unknown | Bornet (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 23rd | 1987 | Bereau (FRA) | Unknown |  Klotchko (URS) | Unknown | [4] |
| 24th | 1988 | Dominique Chauvelier (FRA) | Unknown | Cornuault (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 25th | 1989 |  Issangar (MAR) | Unknown | Murcia (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 26th | 1990 | Issangar (MAR) | Unknown | Lelut-Rebello (FRA) | Unknown | [4] |
| 27th | 24 Nov 1991 | Vincent Rousseau (BEL) | 28:28 (9.4 km) |  Natalya Sorokivskaya (KAZ) | 13:26 (4 km) | [5] |
| 28th | 22 Nov 1992 | Vincent Rousseau (BEL) | 28:45 (10 km) | Etiemble (FRA) | Unknown | [6][4] |
| 29th | 1993 |  Regalo (POR) | Unknown | Ana Correira (POR) | Unknown | [4] |
| 30th | Nov 1994 | João Junqueira (POR) | Unknown |  Solominskaia (RUS) | Unknown | [7] |
| 31st | 19 Nov 1995 | Didier Sainthorand (FRA) | 28:03 (9.38 km) |  Taye (ETH) | Unknown | [8][4] |
| 32nd | 24 Nov 1996 |  Joshua Chelanga (KEN) | 27:45 (9.375 km) | Ana Correira (POR) | 13:21 (4.025 km) | [9] |
| 33rd | 23 Nov 1997 | Christopher Ndome (KEN) | Unknown | Marina Bastos (POR) | Unknown | [10] |
| 34th | 22 Nov 1998 | William Kalya (KEN) | Unknown |  Margareta Keszeg (ROM) | Unknown | [11] |
| 35th | 21 Nov 1999 | Ali Saïdi-Sief (ALG) | 27:09 (9.3 km) | Irene Kwambai (KEN) | 13:11 (4 km) | [12] |
| 36th | 26 Nov 2000 | Philemon Kemei (KEN) | Unknown | Elizabeth Chemweno (KEN) | Unknown | [13] |
| 37th | 25 Nov 2001 | Philemon Kemei (KEN) | Unknown | Yulia Gromova (RUS) | Unknown | [14] |
| 38th | 24 Nov 2002 | Philemon Kemei (KEN) | Unknown | Ionela Vasile (ROM) | Unknown | [15] |
| 39th | 23 Nov 2003 | Philemon Kemei (KEN) | Unknown | Meselech Melkamu (ETH) | Unknown | [16] |
| 40th | 21 Nov 2004 | Tibebu Yenew (ETH) | Unknown | Irene Kwambai (KEN) | Unknown | [17][18] |
| 41st | 20 Nov 2005 |  Isaiah Kosgei (BRN) | 26:50 (9.38 km) | Teresa Wanjiku (KEN) | 12:50 (4 km) | [19] |
| 42nd | 19 Nov 2006 | Peter Muriuki (KEN) | 26:55 (9.375 km) | Jéssica Augusto (POR) | 12:52 (4 km) | [20] |
| 43rd | 18 Nov 2007 | Saïd Berioui (MAR) | 27:39 (9.4 km) | Samira Mezeghrane (FRA) | 16:34 (5 km) | [21] |
| 44th | 23 Nov 2008 | Jacob Chesire (KEN) | 27:51 (9 km) | Marina Ivanova (RUS) | 16:15 (5 km) | [22] |
| 45th | 22 Nov 2009 | Ibrahim Jeilan (ETH) | 27:41 (9 km) | Martha Komu (KEN) | 16:14 (5 km) | [23] |
| 46th | 21 Nov 2010 | Nicholas Korir (KEN) | 27:24 (9 km) | Purity Rionoripo (KEN) | 19:34 (5.5 km) | [24] |
| 47th | 20 Nov 2011 | Paul Melly (KEN) | 26:56 (8.5 km) | Sophie Duarte (FRA) | 19:43 (5.5 km) | [25] |
| 48th | 18 Nov 2012 | Paul Melly (KEN) | 27:21 (9.06 km) | Hiwot Ayalew (ETH) | 19:44 (6.06 km) | [26] |
| 49th | 17 Nov 2013 | Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) | 26:55 (8.5 km) | Belaynesh Oljira (ETH) | 19:21 (5.7 km) | [27] |
| 50th | 23 Nov 2014 | Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) | 27:00 (9 km) | Senbere Teferi (ETH) | 17:18 (5 km) | [28] |
| 51st | 22 Nov 2015 | Aweke Ayalew (BRN) | 27:46 (9.39 km) | Dera Dida (ETH) | 20:41 (6.4 km) | [29] |
| 52nd | 20 Nov 2016 | Selemon Barega (ETH) | 27:13 (9.39 km) | Beyenu Degefa (ETH) | 19:29 (6.05 km) | [30] |
| 53rd | 19 Nov 2017 | Selemon Barega (ETH) | 26:26 (9.39 km) | Hawi Feysa (ETH) | 17:24 (5.39 km) | [31][32] |
| 54th | 18 Nov 2018 | Josphat Kipchirchir (KEN) | 27:00 (9.39 km) | Hawi Feysa (ETH) | 17:39 (5.39 km) | [33] |
| 55th | 17 Nov 2019 |  Oscar Chelimo (UGA) | 25:32 (9.04 km) | Jakline Cherono (KEN) | 19:05 (6.05 km) | [34] |
| 56th | 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | ||||
| 57th | 21 Nov 2021 | Jimmy Gressier (FRA) | 26:54 (9 km) | Purity Komen (KEN) | 18:22 (5.74 km) | [35] |
| 58th | 20 Nov 2022 | Melkeneh Azize (ETH) | 27:15 (9 km) | Wede Kefale (ETH) | 19:18 (5.74 km) | [36] |
| 59th | 19 Nov 2023 | Samuel Kibet (UGA) | 20:40 (6.98 km) | Grace Nawowuna (KEN) | 22:55 (6.98 km) | [37] |
| 60th | 17 Nov 2024 | Jimmy Gressier (FRA) | 23:20 (8.42 km) | Grace Nawowuna (KEN) | 22:55 (7.61 km) | [38] |
| 61st | 23 Nov 2025 | Milkesa Fikadu (ETH) | 21:13 (6.71 km) | Tirhas Gebrehiwet (ETH) | 24:05 (6.71 km) | [39] |
References
edit- 1 2 "Cross Allonnes". Association of Road Running Statisticians. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ↑ "2024/25 World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold". World Athletics. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ↑ "Jimmy Gressier devrait faire sa rentrée dimanche au cross d'Allonnes". lavoixdunord.fr (in French). Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 "Podiums Courses AS Femmes et Hommes depuis 1965". cross-allonnes.com (in French). Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #4388". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #4389". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #3525". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 21 novembre 1994 - Page 14". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 14. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #938". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #169". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #170". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 27 novembre 1997 - Page 45". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 45. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 23 novembre 1998 - Page 150". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 150. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #19127". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #19128". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 27 novembre 2000 - Page 104". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 104. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 26 novembre 2001 - Page 79". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 79. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 25 novembre 2002 - Page 101". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 101. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 24 novembre 2003 - Page 110". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 110. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Cross Maine-Libre Allonnes Sarthe 40e anniversaire en fanfare !" (PDF) (in French). p. 23.
- ↑ "Quotidien Ouest-France du 22 novembre 2004 - Page 23". ouest-france.fr (in French). p. 23. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #75148". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #75149". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #87176". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #87177". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #98486". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #98487". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #113314". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #113315". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #131291". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #131292". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #144512". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #144513". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #159486". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #159485". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "Les résultats du cross d'Allonnes, le 18 novembre 2012". lepape-info.com (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #186763". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #186762". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #202735". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #202734". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #216534". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #216535". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #233107". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. "ARRS recap for race #233108". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "ARRS recap for race #247076". Association of Road Racing Statisticians.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2017". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2018". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2019". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2021". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2022". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Résultats des courses licencié·es – 2023". Cross d'Allonnes (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ↑ "Cross international Le Maine Libre-Allonnes-Sarthe | World Athletics Cross Country Tour | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ↑ "Cross international Le Maine Libre-Allonnes-Sarthe | World Athletics Cross Country Tour | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 6 January 2025.