January 23, 2019 (Lahti, Finland) – A stellar performance by Julia Kern and the U.S women’s ski team put four skiers in the top 30 in the women’s 10km FR at the U23 Worlds on Wednesday. Kern would storm her way to a strong 12th-place finish to highlight the day, as Evalina Sutro would also crack the top 20 with a solid 18th place.

U.S teammates Hailey Swurbul would finish in a respective 26th, as Alayna Sonnesyn would follow shortly after in 27th.Sadie White was the top Canadian finisher in 43rd, as Russia’s Mariya Istomina took the overall victory from the day.

The Men’s U23 15km FR event would prove to be a tough one for the North Americans, as Antoine Cyr was the top Canadian finisher in 38th, followed by fellow Canuck Gareth Williams in 39th. Hunter Wonders led the U.S team with his 43rd-place finish.

Jules Lapierre of France took the win, followed by the Michal Novak of Czechoslovakia in 2nd, and Ivan Yakimushkin of Russia in 3rd.

Men’s results here.
Women’s results here.