For the second time this week Heather Mooney led the U.S. contingent at World Junior Championships. She finished 26th in the 10 k skiathlon, another personal best for her in the discipline. Kyle Bratrud was 34th in the men's 20 k to lead the American men.
Nakkertok's Katherine Stewart-Jones led the Canadians on Day 1 of the Junior World Championships, placing 25th in the classic sprint. Excited with her result, she was one of two Canadians to qualify for the heats; Alexis Turgeon (CNEPH) made it through in 30th.