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Camp Ripley Race / Northshore Training
Camp Ripley, MN -- Athletes from Minnesota, Maine, Idaho, Washington, Alaska and
Canada came together for a week of training and racing at the Camp Ripley
Biathlon facility. The camp focused on intensity combination training
(rollerskiing and shooting) and concluded with two races. U.S. Development
Team member Annelies Cook of Saranac Lake, NY put together two solid days of
racing to take home two victories. Toni Slaughter of Maple Plain placed 2nd
in the Sprint and just edged out Lindsay Burt of Boise, ID for 4th place in
the Pursuit. Moving up in the Pursuit was Julie Warneke of Elk River, who
turned in one days top ski splits.
Andy Erikson and Ryan Cameron finished 1-2 both days, but the Junior field
showed its talent with some strong performances. U.S. Development Team
member Chris Gadacz of Elk River finished 3rd both days with some of the best
shooting in each of the races. Bjon Bakken of Duluth just back after
spending a year training in Norway came in 4th in the Sprint and
Bloomington's Brian Olsen finished 4th in the Pursuit.
Following the week at Camp Ripley, the Team moved up to the North Shore of
Lake Superior, where athletes recovered with some easy volume training
through sea kayaking, runs on the Superior Hiking Trail and a few games of
Ultimate Frisbee.
Camp Ripley Results
Photos
Annelies leaving start
Julie charging out
Stephanie Williams leaving start
Sonne preparing for the range
Adam and Bjorn
Brian finally getting over
On Top
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