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Brian May -- Duluth, MN Brian May works at the University Minnesota Duluth, Large Lakes Observatory & Dept. of Physics. 2002-2003 Race Results: 1st Ridgenator 15k 1st 24 Hours of Telemark six-man team 3rd Noquemanon Ski Marathon 55k 2nd Wilderness Trek 15k 1st Pre-Birkie 26k 4th North End Classic 23k 1st Brule River Timber Cruise 16k 30th American Birkebeiner 51k Brian also competes in a number of summer events, including marathon and ultra-marathon runs, and was the 2003 North American Orienteering Champion.

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Per Nelson -- St. Paul, MN Per Nelson works as a Chemist at Dyneon 3M. During the summer he coaches for the Finn Sisu Juniors group. 2002-2003 Race Results: 11th Ridgenator 15k 1st 24 hours of Telemark six-man team 4th Hidden Lakes Hiihto 13k 10th City of Lakes Loppet 25k 8th Mora Vasalopet 30k freestyle 204th American Birkebeiner 51k 24th March Madness 20k 10th Pole Pedal Pant Triathlon

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Margaret Nelson -- St. Paul, MN Margie Nelson is currently in her second year of Physical Therapy school at the University of Minnesota. 2001-2002 Race Results: 2nd ABR Season Opener 10k 2nd Ridgenator 15k 2nd 24 Hours of Telemark 3-hour solo 2nd Hidden Lakes Hiihto 13k 8th City of Lakes Loppet 25k 19th Mora Vasaloppet 45k freestyle 8th Kortelopet 23k 3rd March Madness 20k 3rd Pole Pedal Pant Triathlon Formerly Margie Tilman, Per and Margie were married last May.

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Benjamin Popp -- St. Paul, MN Ben Popp is earning his Masters in Education and working for Bicycle Sports. Ben also runs FIT Systems, specializing in focused, individualized training systems. 2002-2003 Race Results: N/A Ben sat out the 2002-2003 season busy with his latest business venture, opening a Bicycle Sports store in St. Paul. Ben, along with teammate Dana Olson, won the two-man division of the 2002 Race Across America (RAAM)

John Munger -- Minneapolis, MN John Munger is an attorney at the Smith Parker law firm in downtown Minneapolis. His practice is concentrated in litigation. 2002-2003 Race Results: 1st 24 Hours of Telemark six-man team 15th Pepsi Challenge 48k 4th Noquemanon 55k 3rd Mora Vasaloppet 30k 51st American Birkebeiner 51k 5th Sibley Ski Tour 50k John is the Race Director for the City of Lakes Loppet.

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David Nelson -- Medicine Lake, MN David Nelson is a circuit designer of radiation hardened satellite ASICs at Honeywell. His favorite part about work is his winter time commute on skis, across the lake, through a swamp, a woods and field to work. 2002-2003 Race Results: 4th Ridgenator 15k 1st 24 Hours of Telemark six-man team 4th Pepsi Challenge 48k classic 7th Mora Vasaloppet 30k classic 43rd American Birkebeiner 51k 10th River View Loppet 24k 3rd March Madness 20k 11th Pole Pedal Pant Triathlon David has recently been enjoying multisport events in the skiing off season. Between canoe racing, triathlons, orienteering, adventure races and rollerskiing he doesn�t have time to get into a rut during the summer.

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Josie Nelson -- Medicine Lake, MN Josie Nelson is a physical therapist at Novacare Rehabilitation in Minnetonka and Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park. She is able to commute on her bike year-round thanks to studded snow tires from Finland. 2002-2003 Race Results: 3rd Ridgenator 15k 1st 24 Hours of Telemark six hour solo 1st Pepsi Challenge 48k classic 3rd Mora Vasaloppet 30k classic 23rd American Birkebeiner 51k 2nd River View Loppet 24k 2nd March Madness 20k 2nd Pole Pedal Pant Triathlon Josie loves most all "silent sports" in the off-season. Her favorite races this past summer were the Chippewa Triathlon with her husband David (canoe, mountain bike, trail run), and Adventure Duluth with Jan Guenther (swim, kayak, mountain bike, in-line skate, canoe, trail run).

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Grant Nelson -- Duluth, MN Grant Nelson is a recent U of MN graduate and practices as a general dentist in the Duluth Medical Arts Building. Grant recently relocated up to Duluth in search of the ideal cross country skiing home base and he thinks he found it. 2002-2003 Race Results: 3rd Ridgenator 15k 1st 24 Hours of Telemark six-man team 3rd Pepsi Challenge 48k classic 3rd Wilderness Trek 15k 8th Mora Vasaloppet 30k classic 2nd Brule River Timber Cruise 16k 58th American Birkebeiner 51k 9th River View Loppet 24k 3rd Pole Pedal Pant Triathlon This last summer Grant completed his first true triahlon, a few adventure races and some running races. Despite thoroughly enjoying most all outdoor sports, cross country skiing, specifically classic skiing, is by far his favorite favorite.

Siiri Morse -- Duluth, MN Siiri Carver-Morse has been active in racing and coaching for a number of years now. Most recently, Siiri was head coach at St. Olaf College and this winter will assist with the Duluth Marshall team. 2002-2003 Race Results: 1st ABR Season Opener 10k

Maria Stewart -- St. Paul, MN Maria Stewart is a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University, and is now attending graduate school at the University of Minnesota. She competed on the NMU Ski Team while earning her degree. 2002-2003 Race Results: 1st Noquemanon 25k classic 2nd Great Bear Chase 50k

Jay Richards -- Callaway, MN Jay Richards is one of the owners/operators and head groomer at Maplelag Resort. 2002-2003 Race Results: 59th American Birkebeiner 51k 1st Rainbow Rendezvous Deux 10k Jay is an elite level Mountain Bike racer, taking 2nd overall in the expert class of the 2002 MNSCS series, as well as 11th at the 2002 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. Jay was named MSHSNCA Volunteer of the Year in 2003.

Jill Troutner -- Maple Grove, MN Jill Troutner is an elite level U.S. biathlete, now taking some time off from biathlon to enjoy more local racing. When not training, Jill works part-time at Minnesota Acceleration. 2002-2003 Race Results: 4th Mora Vasaloppet 30k classic 5th Snowflake Race 10k 7th Kortelopet 2nd Rainbow Rendezvous Deux 10k Jill is serving the U.S. in the National Guard overseas this season. Jill also competes in Summer Biathlon, and coaches for Minnesota Biathlon.