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Spring Series Rundown: Erik Bjornsen Takes U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k Title
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Spring Series Rundown: Erik Bjornsen Takes U.S. Distance Nationals 50 k Title

FasterSkierMarch 28, 2018

2018 U.S. SuperTour Finals (Craftsbury, Vermont): 50 k classic mass start In the final race of the U.S. racing season, Erik Bjornsen of Alaska Pacific University (APU) and U.S. Ski Team (USST) won his second individual race of the week at 2018 SuperTour Finals in Craftsbury, with a victory in the men’s 50-kilometer classic mass start on Wednesday for the U.S. Distance Nationals title. He previously Live timing

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No More ‘Skiing Into A Race,’ North Americans Reflect on Holmenkollen 50 k
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No More ‘Skiing Into A Race,’ North Americans Reflect on Holmenkollen 50 k

Gabby NaranjaFebruary 6, 2016

Fifty kilometers might seem like plenty of time to ease into a race, but especially in a World Cup race like Holmenkollen, those days are over. “It’s a battle from the start now," Canada's Devon Kershaw explained. His teammate Alex Harvey led the North Americans in 20th, Kershaw placed 23rd, Noah Hoffman of the U.S. was 24th, Graeme Killick of Canada 30th, and U.S. skier Scott Patterson 32nd.

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Harvey Jockeys for Position, Finishes Fifth in Final 50 k Push at World Championships
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Harvey Jockeys for Position, Finishes Fifth in Final 50 k Push at World Championships

Alex KochonMarch 1, 2015

Alex Harvey stayed at the front of the pack for most of Sunday's 50 k classic mass start, the final race of 2015 World Championships in Falun, but he couldn't quite get into the position he needed before a four-man finishing sprint -- which he was just behind. Also for Canada, Graeme Killick notched a career-best 19th, and Ivan Babikov placed 30th after leading as well.

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‘Nothing Special, Not Terrible’ as Hoffman and Bjornsen Push Through Slush in Grueling 50 k
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‘Nothing Special, Not Terrible’ as Hoffman and Bjornsen Push Through Slush in Grueling 50 k

Chelsea LittleMarch 1, 2015

The 50 k classic mass start which wrapped up 2015 World Championships was punishing for everyone, and U.S. skiers Noah Hoffman and Erik Bjornsen were no exception. Hoffman didn't feel his best and Bjornsen said he struggled with the slush and his own technique - but was trying to use the race as a learning experience. "I don’t think there’s any reason to sit out events like this," he said.

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Buddies to the End, Kershaw & Harvey Tie at Canadian Nationals
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Buddies to the End, Kershaw & Harvey Tie at Canadian Nationals

Alex KochonMarch 24, 2012

MONT SAINT-ANNE, Québec – To say that Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey are close would be a massive understatement. When Kershaw decided to pack it in for the season, Harvey and some of his other teammates on the Canadian National Ski Team convinced him to reconsider. They found Kershaw on the start line Saturday as fired up as ever for the 50-kilometer classic mass start at Canadian Ski Nationals. After skiing together with a lead...

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