2nd place finish for Lillie Salgado and Liam Sakakeeny at the Fall Classic in North Andover!
Skiers compete at the North Andover Fall Classic on October 23, 2022. Photo Credit: Jamie Doucett
On a beautiful and crisp Sunday in Massachusetts, 31 Nordic skiers took to the roads to compete in the 2022 North Andover Fall Classic roller ski race. Freedom Trail Nordic had nine (9) athletes compete in the October 23 event, which has been held annually since 1989 and may be the longest continuous roller ski race in New England.
Read more about the history of the race in The Eagle Tribune.
Juniors Lillie Salgado and Liam Sakakeeny were the top FTN racers in the Women’s and Men’s 7.5K race, both with impressive 2nd place finishes. Two other juniors competed, including Miles Rakov (7th, Men’s 7.5K) and Oliver Fernandez-Tai (9th, Men’s 15K).
Photo credit: Jamie Doucett (individual racers) and Meg Salgado (podium photos)
In the 15K Men’s race, five (5) FTN Masters duked it out, with Michael Melnikov (10th) and Andy Milne (11th) finishing with the fastest times. Head coach Rob Bradlee (11th) was not far behind, and Victor Golovkin (13th) and Richard Garrison (14th) also put in solid performances.
Photo credit: Jamie Doucett
A great time was had by all FTN skiers, who are already looking forward to the 2023 event!
FTN Head Coach Rob Bradlee with FTN Junior skiers (left to right) Miles Rakov, Liam Sakakeeny, Lillie Salgado and Oliver Fernandez-Tai at the North Andover Fall Classic on October 23, 2022. Photo Credit: Meg Salgado