Video: US Distance Nationals 30k / 50k Classic

Enjoy some footage from Sunday's mass-start 30k (women's) and 50k (men's) classic races at the US Distance Nationals in Fairbanks, Alaska. Ivan Babikov (Factory Team) and Liz Stephen (USST) were the overall winners on an especially tough day of racing at Birch Hill. For the full report, see yesterday's article at the following link: http://www.fasterskier.com/racing5294.html

The footage of the women's race includes the close finish between Kassie Rice and Kristina Owen for the 3rd American.

Thanks to Noah Brautigam for capturing some footage from the men's race.

Men's 50km Classic