Battocletti retains Campaccio title despite a fall

Nadia Battocletti won a second consecutive Campaccio title in San Giorgio su Legnano, completing six kilometres in 21:10. She slipped on a muddy uphill bend during the second lap but recovered and extended her advantage.

Francine Niyomukunzi finished second in 21:32, with Elvanie Nimbona third in 21:33. Battocletti also confirmed plans to compete at the Italian cross-country championships in Selinunte in February.

Egide Ntakarutimana won the men’s ten-kilometre race in 30:38 after attacking on the final lap. Dolphine Chelimo and Celestin Ndikumana followed, both timed at 30:45, while sixth-placed Luca Alfieri was the leading Italian in 31:06.