February 09, 2012 (Madona, Latvia) – A large contingent of US and Canadian skiers has been racing in Madona, Latvia this week, as part of the Scandinavian Cup series, and have been leaving their mark on the results sheet.

In yesterday’s skate sprint events, Canada’s Phil Widmer posted the best North American result, placing 5 in the men’s A final, after qualifying 12th. The USA’s Mike Sinnott, who qualified 17th, followed close on Widmer’s heels and finishing 6th in the A final. Widmer’s teammate, Michael Somppi, finished 20th overall, moving up from 29th in qualification. The final was won by Norway’s Kristian Rennemo.

A phalanx of US skiers followed behind Widmer, Sinnott and Somppi, but failed to make the heats, including Erik Bjornsen (36th), Morgan Cole (39th), Peter Kling (41st), Resse Hanneman (47th), Welly Ramsey (52nd), Forrest Mahlen (57th), Max Christian (61st), and Michael Vigers (62nd).

On the women’s side, the USA’s Rebecca Rorabaugh and Emily Hannah finished 14th and 29th, respectively, after qualifying in 20th and 28th. Teammate Mary O’Connell finished 36th in qualifying and did not make the heats. Canada’s Alana Thomas, meanwhile, finished in 23rd, after qualifying 26th. The race was won by Norway’s Kjersti Boe.

Full mens and women’s results HERE.

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