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NorAm Photos: Rossland Sprints

Alex KochonDecember 23, 2011

Photos from the NorAm Teck freestyle sprints in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011.

Haywood NorAm Teck Sprint — The men’s podium at the Haywood NorAm Teck Sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. From left to right: Michael Somppi (fourth place), Brent McMurtry (second), Jesse Cockney (first), Kevin Sandau (third), Harry Seaton (fifth).

Haywood NorAm Teck Sprint, Rossland, British Columbia — The women’s podium from the Haywood NorAm Teck Sprints on Dec. 17, 2011, in Rossland, British Columbia. From left to right: Heidi Widmer (fifth place), Alysson Marshall (second), Jessie Diggins (first), Jennie Bender (third), Andrea Dupont (fourth).

NorAm Rossland — Jessie Diggins (CXC) in the NorAm leader’s jersey during the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifiers at Black Jack Ski Club in Rossland, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rocky Mountain Racers, NorAm Rossland — Andrea Dupont (RMR) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

NorAm Rossland sprints — Alysson Marshall (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

NorAm Rossland — Rebecca Reid (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Janelle Greer (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

NorAm Rossland — Kate Brennan (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Dahria Beatty (Yukon Ski Team) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Alana Thomas (Nakkertok) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Camille Pepin (CNEPH) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Sara Hewitt (CXC) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Cynthia Clark (RMR) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Zoe Roy (Stella Racing) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint qualifier in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Annika Hicks (AWCA) racing last December; today, she led the Canadian team at U23 World Championships by placing 32nd in the 15 k skiathlon. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jesse Cockney (AWCA) followed by Raphael Couturier (CNEPH) and Thomsen D Hont (RMR) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jesse Cockney (AWCA) followed by Raphael Couturier (CNEPH) and Thomsen D Hont (RMR) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Joey Burton (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Kevin Sandau in bib No. 4 (AWCA) followed by No. 7 Kurtis Wenzel (RMR) and No. 14 Sam Naney (Methow) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Kevin Sandau in bib No. 4 (AWCA) followed closely by No. 7 Kurtis Wenzel (RMR) and No. 14 Sam Naney (Methow) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Brent McMurtry (CNEPH) in the NorAm leader’s bib followed by No. 6 Harry Seaton (NDC) and No. 15 Russell Kennedy (Canmore) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Michael Somppi (NDC) skates alone after escaping a crash in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — No. 8 Graeme Killick (AWCA) leads a pack of racers including No. 3 Frederic Touchette (CNEPH), No. 13 Andy Shields (NDC) and No. 18 Gerrard Garnier (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint quarterfinal in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

NorAm Rossland — Jessie Diggins (CXC) ahead of the pack in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heats in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jessie Diggins (CXC) ahead of the pack in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heats in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Kate Brennan (AWCA) leads a pack in a NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Alysson Marshall (AWCA) followed by Evelyn Dong (Stella Racing) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heats in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Heidi Widmer (AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heats in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

NorAm Rossland — Sara Hewitt (CXC) followed by Isabella Smith (Bend) in a NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Cynthia Clark (RMR) in a NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Alana Thomas (Nakkertok) followed by Marlis Kromm (AWCA) in a NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. Thomas went on to place 10th overall. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jesse Cockney (AWCA) leads Brent McMurtry (CNEPH) in a NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Kevin Sandau rounds a sharp corner in a NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Frederic Touchette (CNEPH) in a NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Michael Somppi (NDC) in a NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Alysson Marshall (AWCA) in a NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint heat in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jesse Cockey (AWCA) looks back during the final stretch to the finish of the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. Directly behind in green, Brent McMurtry (CNEPH) was second, Kevin Sandau (right, AWCA) was third and Michael Somppi (left, NDC) was fourth. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jesse Cockey leads the men’s ‘A’ final to the finish in the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. At left, Michael Somppi (NDC) was fourth, Brent McMurtry (behind, AWCA) was second, and Kevin Sandau (right, AWCA) was third. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Kevin Sandau (AWCA) after finishing a career-best third in the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Micheal Somppi (NDC) after finishing fourth in the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Winner Jesse Cockney (r) congratulates AWCA teammate Kevin Sandau, who placed third in the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Winner Jesse Cockney (r) hugs AWCA teammate Kevin Sandau, who placed third in the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Winner Jesse Cockney (r) congratulates Brent McMurtry (CNEPH), who placed second in the men’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.6 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jessie Diggins (CXC) en route to winning the women’s ‘A’ final of the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — Jennie Bender (CXC) at the finish line places third to Alysson Marshall (left, not pictured, AWCA) in the NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint ‘A’ final in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. Andrea Dupont (right, RMR) was fourth. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Rossland NorAm — AWCA teammates Heidi Widmer (l) and Marlis Kromm (r) place a respective fifth and sixth in the women’s NorAm 1.4 k freestyle sprint ‘A’ final in Rossland, British Columbia, on Dec. 17, 2011. (Photo by Dan Roycroft/AWCA)

Special thanks to Dan Roycroft (AWCA).

Alex Kochon

Alex Kochon (alexkochon@gmail.com) is a former FasterSkier editor and roving reporter who never really lost touch with the nordic scene. A freelance writer, editor, and outdoor-loving mom of two, she lives in northeastern New York and enjoys adventuring in the Adirondacks. She shares her passion for sports and recreation as the co-founder of "Ride On! Mountain Bike Trail Guide" and a sales and content contributor at Curated.com. When she's not skiing or chasing her kids around, Alex assists authors as a production and marketing coordinator for iPub Global Connection.

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