Aukland wins Marcialonga ski marathon; Swenson 13th

Aukland wins Marcialonga ski marathon; Swenson 13th{mosimage}USSA — Carl Swenson was tops for the U.S. Sunday in the 70km classic technique Marcialonga ski marathon, finishing 13th. The winner, after more than three hours of skiing, was Anders Aukland of Norway.

U.S. skier Kris Freeman was 25th in the race, which takes place in Cavalese, Italy. Aukland finished in 3:09.03.5, 19.9 seconds ahead of Italy’s Giorgio DiCenta.

Swenson was three minutes back and Freeman five minutes off the winning pace.