Larissa Papenmeier from Germany is ready for GGN
PRESS RELEASE July 7, 2022
Larissa Papenmeier from Germany is ready for GGN
With four months to go until the world’s largest enduro competition, the Gotland Grand National (GGN), the GGN has secured the participation of one of Europe’s most accomplished female motocross riders.
German rider Larissa Papenmeier has won 10 World Cup races and has finished in the top 3 overall in the Women’s World Cup five times.
“We are so happy that our investment in female participants is starting to have an effect,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event. This investment in female participants takes two forms. Through a new prize fund for women totaling SEK 50,000 for the winner, SEK 25,000 for second place, and SEK 10,000 for third place, we are attracting elite athletes from across Europe to Gotland and the GGN.
– The second investment is to reach 300 girls and women by 2023 by offering a 50% discount on the entry fee to women who have never participated in GGN before, concludes Conny Bohlin.
– Larissa Papenmeier says she is looking forward to coming to Gotland and GGN in October. I’ve heard about this prestigious competition, and I’m coming to take the top spot on the podium. As soon as the World Cup season ends, I’ll start training for GGN. It’s a completely different kind of competition from what I’m used to, but I’m looking forward to the challenge.
– It’s also absolutely fantastic that they’re investing in women; it makes me happy. And it’ll be so much fun to meet everyone and join GGN in October. Thanks to Yamaha Europe – Scandinavia, the Yamaha Johansson MPE team, and FXR Racing—they’re making it possible for me to come to Gotland and participate in GGN, Larissa concludes.
About the Gotland Grand National
gotlandgrandnational.se
The Gotland Grand National is being held for the 39th consecutive year and is the world’s largest enduro competition, with over 3,000 riders competing each year. Participants from about 17 different countries come to Gotland to take on this tough challenge. The classes are Elite, Amateur, Veteran, Military, Electric, Youth, and Golden Helmet.
Nordic Sport & Event, together with nine of its partners, has decided to invite 300 girls and women to the GGN 2023. In 2021, about 125 participated. The goal this year is over 200. Gotland Grand National, October 28–29, 2022.
Conny Bohlin +46708249494
President / CEO, Nordic Sport & Event AB
