:</b></p><p>Ivan Babikov (CAN). Ivan dominated the North American racing scene this year. He won every US Nationals distance race (four events total), the overall SuperTour title, and three Canadian National titles. He was second in the other Canadian Nationals distance race. He also had three victories on the Canadian Nor-Am circuit, and won both North American World Loppet events — the Gatineau Loppet and the American Birkebeiner. </p></div><div class=)
Babikov and Strandberg win FasterSkier Continental Skier of the Year
FasterSkier · April 24, 2008
Continental Skier of the Year (women):
Kristina Strandberg (SWE): Kristina focused on the US SuperTour series, making 18 starts and winning four races. She won the overall SuperTour title and had two podium finishes at US national events. She finished second in the American Birkebeiner World Loppet race.
Honorable Mention: Perianne Jones (CAN). Perianne made an impressive 12 starts on the Canadian Nor-Am cup circuit while also spending two stints in Europe to race World Cups. She had three victories and five second place finishes in Nor-Am events and won the women’s overall title.
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Other FasterSkier Awards:
– Harvey and Sargent are FasterSkier Juniors of the Year (April 21)
– Stephen and Kuzzy are FasterSkier Rookies of the Year (April 22)
– Maria Grevsgaard and Marius Korthauer win FasterSkier Collegiate Skier of the Year awards (April 23)
– FS Continental Skier of the Year (April 24)
– FS Performance of the Year (April 28)
– FS Skiers of the Year (April 29)
Related on FasterSkier.com:
– Babikov and Strandberg Win SuperTour
– Babikov and Stephen Repeat; Lillefjell Surprise US 50Km Champion
– Babikov and Stephen Win at Distance Nationals
– Babikov and Stephen Top Podium in Freestyle Race at Canadian Nationals
– Babikov and Dong Win American Birkebeiner
– Babikov Gains Canadian Citizenship
– Golovko and Strandberg Win North American Marathon Cup
– Strandberg, Golovko Win Aspen SuperTour Classic Race
– Strandberg and Zimmerman win SuperTour Distance Event