Day one of competition at the cross-country venue. First up was Ben Sim in the men's 15km interval start skate event. Ben skied strong throughout the race to finish in 45th place. Just seconds out of the top 40 and in the company of skiers like German star Axel Teichman, and Norway's Petter Northug. Congrats to Simbo!



All business pre-race. Paid off with great skis!



"....no really I can see myself reflection!"


We didn't have the heart to tell Ben that it was a skate race.....

A shady crew of wax techs. Can you guess their previous employment?

A proud "Simbo" family.


Simbo on his way to a 45th place finish. Great start for the team!