Methow X-C Skiers Win at U.S. Nationals

It's been a big week so far for Methow Valley skiers at the U.S. National Cross Country Ski Championships in Rumford, ME. On Sunday Torin Koos, formerly of Leavenworth and now skiing for the Methow Olympic Development squad, won the men's classic sprint race. Finishing fourth was up and coming star Eric Bjornsen of Mazama, now skiing for the University of Alaska, Anchorage. On the women's side, his sister Sadie, skiing for Alaska Pacific University, also finished in fourth place, but was the third American finisher. And today, in the race of her life, Sadie won the women's 10K classic race, finishing 31 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor! Congratulations to all.