Nadler, Carlson Win at Iron County Pursuit

Two Illinois skiers made their trips to Montreal and Mercer, WI worthwhile last weekend, winning their age groups in the two-day Iron County Pursuit. The event consisted of a 9K classic race on Saturday and a 12.5K freestyle race on Sunday with starting position on Sunday determined by Saturday's results. Andrew Nadler, 16, a CXC skier who attends the Latin School in Chicago, won the male 16-18 age group with a 35:05.5 in the 9K classic and 37:25.0 in the 12.5K freestyle. From what I heard ahead of time, Nadler played in a hockey game Friday night before going north. Meanwhile, Charles Carlson, 62, of Rockton, IL, one of the Rockford-area NINers, won the 60-69 group with a 42:21 and 44:51. Way to go Andrew and Charles!