The U.S. wrapped up the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championships in Otepaa, Estonia Monday, finishing seventh in the women's 4.3k relay and 10th in the men's 4.5k relay.
The second day of the distance races at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton yielded similar results to the first: CCSA victories for Martin Banerud and Carolyn Freeman, and Northern Michigan atop the men’s and women’s team standings.
Alaska Pacific University's Sadie Bjornsen (Methow, WA ) and U.S. Ski Team member Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) led the U.S. in the pursuit at the FIS U23 World Nordic Ski Championships Monday.
Canada's Alex harvey captured gold just 0.7 seconds ahead of Evgeniy Belov from Russia in the 15 km + 15km Pursuit. On third place finished Raul Shakirzianov from Russia, 35.7 seconds behind the winner.
Central Cross Country Skiing's Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) spearheaded the U.S. charge in 12th Sunday in the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championship's cross country 10k mixed pursuit in Otepaa, Estonia.
Alaska Pacific University's Sadie Bjornsen (Methow, WA) led four U.S. athletes into the finals in 17th in the FIS U23 World Championships classic sprint Saturday in Otepaa. Russia's Alexander Panzhinskiy and Finland's Kartty Niskanen claimed gold.
An impressive team performance on both sides from Northern Michigan sees the Wildcats atop the men’s and women’s team leaderboards after the first day of racing at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton, Mich.
UPDATED: Adam Swank of Dulth and Kristina Owen (Salomon/Swix) win the 51k classic at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon. Several Michigan Cup skiers finish high in the standings.
"Erik definitely looked good enough to ski in the top 10." said Junior World Championship Cross Country Head Coach Matt Whitcomb, "Fourteenth is a really competitive spot. I know Erik wanted more, but he is definitely not disappointed nor are we."
Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race offers six different races tor skiers of all ages, from 2k to 50k.
Current Michigan Cup Results through the Cote Dame Marie - Team Rosters will be included with next update
American Cliff Field (Steamboat Springs, CO) took 19th in Thursday's HS100/10k nordic combined competition at the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championships in Otepaa, Estonia.