Caitlin Compton

West Yellowstone SuperTour Nov 28-29

Caitlin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:39:09 +0000

Nov. 28-29
West Yellowstone, MT
SuperTour 10/15 C, 5/10km F

The Journal entry covers the whole story, but at the end of the weekend, I was 20th in the Classic Race and 4th (2nd American) in the Skate Race. We’re off to Silver Star for some substituted races since Bozeman and Soldier Hollow have been cancelled.

CXL Bozeman SuperTour Dec 2nd

Caitlin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:38:47 +0000

Due to lack of Snow the Bozeman SuperTour stop has been canceled as well as the SuperTour stop in Soldier Hollow, UT.

Dec. 2
Bozeman, MT
SuperTour Sprint F

CXL Soldier Hollow SuperTour Dec. 6, 7

Caitlin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:37:27 +0000

Due to lack of Snow the Bozeman SuperTour stop has been canceled as well as the SuperTour stop in Soldier Hollow, UT.

Dec. 6, 7
Soldier Hollow, UT
SuperTour Sprint C, 10/15km F

CXL Whistler, BC NorAm Cup Dec 11-14

Caitlin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:36:19 +0000

Dec 11, 13, 14
Whistler, BC
10/15km C, Sprint C,
10/20km Pursuit

Canceled due to no snow. Races scheduled for Soveriegn Lakes, Silver Star.

Anchorage US Nationals Jan 3-8

Caitlin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:35:40 +0000

Jan. 3-8
Anchorage, AK
U.S. Short Distance Nationals
10/15km, Sprint F, 5/10km C, Team Sprint F

Due to extreme cold temps, record breaking, in Anchorage, the only races held were a 5km Skate and the Classic Sprint. It was a bit stressful waiting for the word on whether the races would actually happen or not each day, and then staying warm and focused as the delays added up.

The snow was pretty slow, and the racing was not easy, but I drew a good start number behind Liz Stephan in the 5km Skate, and with 15 second intervals was able to gauge how the race was going. I was getting good splits throughout the race, and won the race by 3 seconds over Kikkan Randle. It was pretty exciting.

The classic sprint did not go so well, I decided I could double pole the entire course as it was fairly flat. I guess the snow was too slow, and maybe it was not the best decision. I ended up 33rd in the midst of the CXC Women, Maria, Johanna, myself and Kristina.

Fortunately, my results this season helped me make the Vancouver World Cup races coming up this weekend. I’m definitely in the Skiathlon race on Saturday, and hopefully the Skate Team Sprints on Sunday.

Thanks for all the emails and words of support, they help me ski a lot faster!!!

Photo set from Steve Kotvis – f/go Photography

Ben — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:06:10 +0000

Photo set from Steve Kotvis – Minneapolis Based Photographer

http://f-go.smugmug.com/Sports/Nordic-Skiing/2010-lympics-XC-Ski-Relays/

Olympics – Team Sprint – 6th Overall!

Ben — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:32:48 +0000

Team Sprint with Kikkan Randal – 6th Overall

Olympics – 15K Pursuit – 43rd (23rd Fastest Skate Leg)

Ben — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:12 +0000

Olympics – 15K Pursuit – 43rd (23rd Fastest Skate Leg)

Full Results

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Olympics – 10K Freestyle – 30th Place

Ben — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:26:41 +0000

30th Place – Full Results

USSA Announces 2010 Olympic Team

Ben — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:22:04 +0000

2010 U.S. OLYMPIC CROSS COUNTRY SKI TEAM

Morgan Arritola, Ketchum, ID, 23, 5/13/86
Caitlin Compton, Minneapolis, 29, 11/7/80
Kris Freeman, Andover, NH, 29, 10/14/80 (2002, 2006)
Torin Koos, Leavenworth, 29, 7/19/80 (2002, 2006)
Andy Newell, Shaftsbury, VT, 25, 11/30/84 (2006)
Kikkan Randall, Anchorage, 27, 12/31/82 (2002, 2006)
James Southam, Anchorage, 31, 6/5/78 (2006)
Liz Stephen, Montpelier, VT, 22, 1/12/87

(name, hometown, age as of opening ceremonies, birthdate, (past Olympics))
Source: USSA

More info:

http://fasterskier.com/2010/01/ussa-announces-2010-olympic-team/