November 26, 2010 (West Yellowstone, MT) – APU continues to dominate at the SuperTour in West Yellowstone as Kate Fitzgerald edged out team mate and SuperTour race leader, Holly Brooks, for women’s 10km freestyle victory on Friday. Maria Graefnings (University of Utah Ski Team) claimed the third spot on the podium with Kristina Strandberg (XC Oregon) in 4th and Chelsea Holmes (Sugar Bowl Academy) in 5th.

Tad Elliott (CXC Team) lead the men’s field in the 15km freestyle race over APU’s Lars Flora in second with Leif Zimmerman (Bridger Ski Foundation) in 3rd. Canada’s Graham Nishikawa bested SVSEF’s Michael Sinnott for 4th by less than half second.

More women’s photos from Toko HERE.
More men’s photos from Toko HERE.

Full results HERE.

Results (brief)

Women
1. Kate Fitzgerald (APU Nordic Ski Center) 27:56.9
2. Holly Brooks (APU Nordic Ski Center) +1.1
3. Maria Graefnings (University of Utah Ski Team) +10
4. Kristina Strandberg (XC Oregon) +13.1
5. Chelsea Holmes (Sugar Bowl Academy) +57.6

Men
1. Tad Elliott (CXC  Team) 35:49.2
2. Lars Flora (APU Nordic Ski Center) +11.5
3. Leif Zimmerman (Bridger Ski Foundation) +19.9
4. Graham Nishikawa (Can) +20.6
5. Michael Sinnott (Sun Valley Ski Eductaion Foundation) +21.0
6. Garrott Kuzzy (CXC  Team) +54.3
7. James Southam (APU Nordic Ski Center) +55
8. Sylvan Ellefson (Ski & Snowboard Club Vail) +1:02