December 15, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Beautiful conditions continue in Canmore for the 1.3km FR Sprints as the USA’s Kikkan Randall continues her fiery skier topping the women’s qualifications with seven North American skiers making the top-30 cut off. Canadian fans were stoked to see local star Chandra Crawford ski to the third best time behind Switzerland’s Laurien van der Graaf.

Also making the heats are Perianne Jones (CAN) in 14th, Sadie Bjornsen (USA) 16th, Sophie Caldwell (USA) 21st, Ida Sargent (USA) 28th and Canada’s Daria Gaiazova in 29th. American Jessie Diggins continues to recover…”More just resting up. Lots of travel and racing. Saving up for tomorrow and the Tour de Ski,” said Margo Christiansen USSA Communications Director. Holly Brooks was also not on the start line today.

Qualifications HERE.

Angus Cockney Photos

Robert Whitney Photos