December 18, 2011 (Rossland, BC) – Jessie Diggins (CXC) skied away from the field once again adding another win to her resume on Sunday in the women’s Mass Start 10km freestyle race on the final day of the Haywood NorAm in Rossland, BC. Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills) was a bridesmaid yet again followed by Jennie Bender (CXC) in third.

The 15km men’s race was a much closer affair with Kevin Sandau (Foothills), Brent McMurtry (FNSC) and Graeme Killick (Banff Ski Runners) locked in a sea-saw battle at the finish with Sandau taking the win by a ski length. He holds onto the leader’s jersey as well and earns himself a WCup berth with the Canadian men’s team for his efforts.

A front group formed in the men’s race with Jesse Cockney (Foothills) leading the charge on the second lap as the USA’s Leif Orin  Zimmermann (Bridger Ski Foundation) took over. By the fourth lap Sandau, McMurtry and Killick had established themselves as the real contenders making for a close race down to the wire.

Women’s results HERE.
Men’s Qualifications HERE.