Jordheim Wins Classic to Sweep Denver Invite Races

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Sunday, February 11

Minturn, CO

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University of Utah

Denver Invitational (5/10K Freestyle)

Jordheim Wins Classic to Sweep Denver Invite Races

2/11/2018 7:57 PM | Skiing

2018 Denver Invite Results

MINTURN, Colo. – Guro Jordheim won the 5-km classic to sweep the women's Nordic races at the Denver Invitational on Sunday as the Utah ski team finished fourth overall. Martin Bergström finished second in the men's 10-km classic.

Jordheim has won a league-high five races this year. She also won yesterday's 5-km freestyle and has eight podium finishes this year. Mariah Bredal finished 12^th, Leah Lange placed 13^th while Karianne Moe finished 19^th.

For the men, Bergström earned his sixth top-two finish this year. He has seven podium finishes on the season. Logan Diekmann finished 12^th, Håkon Hjelstuen placed 13^th and Bjørn Riksaasen was 15^th for the Utes. Jacob Engström finished 20^th on the day.

Utah had 556.5 points for fourth place, trailing Colorado (657), Denver (590.5) and Montana State (583.5). New Mexico finished fifth (482).

The Utah ski team has off this weekend before the RMISA Championships begin on Feb. 23.