February 27, 2019 (Seefeld, AUT) – American Erik Bjornsen skied to an impressive career-best 17th in the men’s 15k Classic individual start at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld, Austria, on Feb. 27 as Norway’s Martin Johnsrud Sundby of Norway won his first-ever world title.

“It was a really hot, tough course with super soft conditions in the sunny sections,” said Bjornsen. “I decided to go for speedy skis today instead of good kick, so I didn’t feel good on the hills, but was trying to work the flats and use my double pole to my advantage. I was feeling really good yesterday and had high hopes today and was wanting to get a top 15 or 20 today.”

Alexander Bessmertnykh of Russia took home the silver with Ivo Niskanen of Finland winning the bronze. The USA’s Scott Patterson landed in the points finishing 30th, Kyle Bratrud was just behind in 31st. The top Canadian was Scott James Hill in 34th followed by Ben Lustgarten in 45th. Canada’s Evan Palmer-Charrette was 46th, Len Valjas finished 47th and a recovering Russell Kennedy was 68th.

Results here.