In the relay event, teams of four ski the first two legs of the relay using the classic technique, and the last two legs using free technique. The men ski four x 10-kilometre legs for a total of 40 kilometres. The relay begins in a mass start format with teams lined up in rows; the exchange between skiers is similar to that in the team sprint competition. The winning team is the first to cross the finish line after the fourth leg of the relay has been completed.
I have to tell you how exciting it is to be able to stand on the side of the trail while the best in the world pass in front of you a foot or so away. Most of these shots were taken with a wide angle lens and were not cropped at all. I am very close to the action. The weather changed during the course of the race from snow, to fog, to golf ball sized snow, to almost sun then back to fog.
Devon leading on his second lap
Alex trying to close the gap on his first lap
Try to close to the leaders in the 3rd leg
Ivan trying to make up some time
Lead group on their 1st lap
Still together later in the lap but the fog rolls in
George beeing patient
George making a move Inge Braton encourages
Hellner made his move
Northug making his move
Going to second
Who wants to play, this guy has the respect of all of the competitors.
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