After a very slow drive to Bethel, Maine in the non-stop snow yesterday, we woke this morning to a very sunny and clear horizon. Mild, 20 degree temperatures were offset by cold wind gusts which made it feel much-less-than-balmy, but the stadium at Black Mountain was sparkling brilliantly in the sun.
A half foot of fresh powder and wind blown snow drifts made for soft track, especially in some of the steep uphills. The women had the advantage of getting the first race tracks around the course, starting at 10am and skiing one lap of 5 km. The men started at 11:30 and skied two laps of the same course: A long downhill followed by a series of uphills back to the stadium. A very tough course in slow conditions!
We had two stand-out performances today: Holly Whitney and Evan Dethier.
A senior, Evan Dethier led the team by throwing down his collegiate best performance with a 10th place finish. Evan was sick through many of the first races of the season and now looks to be coming into form just in time for the big season closer.
Holly Whitney, a junior, also had a PR performance today and led the women's team with a 27th place finish.
Full Results
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| Evan Dethier |
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| Keith Kantack |
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| Dimitri |
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| The stadium at Black Mountain: Christina races toward the finish |
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| Maddy |
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| Hannah |
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| Sarah sprints up the last hill |
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