Swenson and Dussault US Champions

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RUMFORD, Maine (Jan. 3) — CHAMPIONSHIPS: SWENSON EARNS NINTH TITLE, DUSSAULT GETS SECOND

Racers Outlast Varying Weather and Cold at Black Mountain

RUMFORD, Maine (Jan. 3) — Two-time Olympian Carl Swenson (Boulder, CO) braved a light but relentless, chilling rain Saturday to collect his ninth title – his first in classic technique, winning the 30K CL as the Chevrolet U.S. Cross Country Championships opened with record-breaking numbers. Rebecca Dussault (Gunnison, CO), returning to racing this season and making a determined run at the SuperTour title, earned her second gold medal in winning the women's 15K CL.

“I've skied here a lot,” said Swenson, who grew up about 90 minutes away in North Conway, N.H., “and I know this course. I know these hills.”

US Nationals Men 30 km Classic

US Nationals Women 15 km Classic

CHEVROLET U.S. CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Rumford, Maine – Jan. 3
(Only U.S. skiers considered for medals)

Men's 30K Classic

1. Carl Swenson, Boulder, Colo., 1:16.49.1
2. Lars Flora, Anchorage, Alaska, 1:17.49.5
3. Chad Giese, St. Paul, Minn., 1:18.52.0
4. Dave Chamberlain, Bethel, Maine, 1:19.01.0
5. Chris Cook, Rhinelander, Wis., 1:19.23.4
6. Justin Freeman, Andover, N.H., 1:19.30.3
7. Andrew Johnson, Greensboro, Vt., 1:19.51.6
8. Torin Koos, Leavenworth, Wash., 1:20.52.4
9. Ethan Foster, Weston, Vt., 1:22.16.4
10. Patrick Weaver, Newmarket, N.H., 1:22.55.0
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Women's 15K Classic
1. Rebecca Dussault, Gunnison, Colo., 46:22.1
2. Wendy Wagner, Park City, Utah, 47:42.1
3. Aubrey Smith, Seward, Alaska, 48:53.6
4. Nicole Deyong, Anchorage, Alaska, 49:08.4
5. Alison Crocker, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., 49:12.1
6. Tara Sheahan Boulder, Colo., 49:20.5
7. Lindsey Weier, Mahtomedi, Minn., 49:37.1
8. Hilary Patzer, Sun Valley, Idaho, 49:40.6
9. Kelly Milligan, Park City, Utah, 49:41.7
10. Rachel Daw, Duluth, Minn., 49:57.8