Sprint finish at 2017 Kangaroo Hoppet

PUBLISHED WED 30 AUG 2017 

Image: Miles Havlick of the USA narrowly edging out Australian XC Ski Team's Phil Bellingham

Perfect snow conditions and bluebird weather saw the 27th Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek over the weekend with Australian Barbara Jezersek and USA's Mile Havlick claiming top honours in the premier 42km event.

Over 1,000 skiers from 22 countries took part in what is the largest international ski event in the southern hemisphere.

The Kangaroo Hoppet is the Australian leg of the Worldloppet series of international ski marathons, which encompasses 20 events from 20 countries across the world. Heavy snowfalls in recent weeks followed by a number of sunny days and cold nights made for well packed snow and fast racing conditions across the stunning Bogong High Plains.

The men’s 42km event was the closest in the race history, with just half a boot between Havlick and runner-up Phillip Bellingham from Mt Beauty, and 4 seconds separating the top four.

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