2022 US XC Nationals: Caitlin Patterson takes her 10th National title in SoHo
Caitlin Patterson is your 2022 Freestyle Sprint National Champion! Patterson garnered her 10th National XC Championship with a blistering finishing kick and rocket fast skis, courtesy of the GRP ski techs and coaches.
The 2022 L.L. Bean U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships kicked off today with the freestyle sprint. After the dust settled, the Green Racing Project’s Caitlin Patterson had won her 10th XC National championship, opening her case for international selection as compellingly as one can.
Patterson opened the day with a 9th in the qualifier, leading the GRP and COC affiliated Women:
5th - Lina Sutro, former U23 training partner
19th - Callie Young, Craftsbury JR alum
24th - Alex Lawson, GRP
Caitlin finished second in the quarters and semis to Mariel Pulles of the University of Alaska, before bringing home the win in the finals on the tactical course.
On the men’s side, no GRP men made the heats, but a number of Craftsbury JR alums and U23 Training partners made it in:
17th - Jack Young, Craftsbury JR alum
22nd - Finn Sweet, Craftsbury JR alum/U23 training partner
None of the local heroes advanced beyond the quarters. Find full results.
The National Championships continue in the coming days this week:
Tuesday, January 4 - Freestyle Mass Starts - 20k Women/30k men
Thursday, January 6 - Classic Individual Start - 10k Women/15k men
Friday, January 7 - Classic Sprint (SuperTour only)
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