March 26, 2015 (Sun Valley, ID) – Canada’s Ivan Babikov took home the biggest victory of his season with a strong performance to win the men’s 50km FR by just under a minute at the 2o15 US National Long Distance Championships in Sun, Valley, ID, as another season wraps up.

The real battle was for the silver as Rune Oedegaard (Nor) edged out Noah Hoffman, the defending champ, at the line – Hoffman retains the title as the top American. Erik Bjornsen (USA) was fifth and rising Canadian star, Graeme Killick, was fifth.

“US Nationals 50km podium! Great way to finish a season…awesome to be back racing in US!” tweeted Babikov. Kris Freeman (Freebird) in 18th took home the 2015 SuperTour Overall title and the Grand Champion award as well.

Men
1. Ivan Babikov (Can) 1:57:06.2
2. Rune Oedegaard (Nor) 01:57:58.1
3. Noah Hoffman (USA) 01:57:58.6
4. Erik Bjornsen (USA) 01:57:59.0
5. Graeme Killick (Can) 01:58:00.7
6. Aku Nikander (Fin) 01:58:20.5
7. Mads Stroem (Nor) 01:59:00.3
8. Brian Gregg (USA) 01:59:00.5
9. Fabian Stocek (Cze) 01:59:19.6
10. Rogan Savage Brown (USA) 01:59:36.4

Full results HERE.