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UPDATE: Sunday skiathalon races cancelled at Lappe Nordic

Frigid temperatures have forced the cancellation of Sunday's final day of racing at the Haywood NorAm Under 23/World Junior Trials.

Frigid temperatures have forced the cancellation of Sunday's final day of racing at the Haywood NorAm Under 23/World Junior Trials.

With the mercury hovering around -24 C at Lappe Nordic Ski Centre, race organizers initially pushed back the start of the junior women's skiathalon until 1 p.m. The race was originally schedued to begin at 11 a.m.

The sport's governing body dictates racing cannot take place if temperatures fall below -20 C.



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