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Sunshine and skiing greets Flin Flon Ski Club's Centaloppet participants

Bright sunshine and warm temperatures greeted skiers at the 40th annual Val and Ivor Hedman Centaloppet Sunday at the Flin Flon Ski Club. This year the event was renamed to honour its founders and long-time supporters, Val and Ivor Hedman.
Susan Fulford ski
Susan Fulford smiles as she takes to the trail, one of 81 skiers who participated in the 40th annual Val and Ivor Hedman Centaloppet on Sunday. Organizer Dave Price credited the bright, clear and temperate day with bringing out more skiers than the event has seen since 1987.

Bright sunshine and warm temperatures greeted skiers at the 40th annual Val and Ivor Hedman Centaloppet Sunday at the Flin Flon Ski Club. This year the event was renamed to honour its founders and long-time supporters, Val and Ivor Hedman.

Centaloppet Results:

Centaloppet Cup Winner Corrected Time:  

Caleb Baynton, age 10 

Second place Corrected Time:

Brook Baynton, 8 

Third Place Corrected Time: 

Gracie Baynton, 14 

Top Finishers Actual Time:

Senior Male, 20+:  Bob Jarvis, 13:41

Senior Female, 20+:  Tara Dutcawich 17:29 

Junior Men, 15 to 19:  Nick Martin 9:50 

Junior Women, 15-19:  No entries

Boys,14 & under:  Nathan Whitbread 11:08 

Girls, 14 & under:  Gracie Baynton 13:39 

Youngest Skier:  Annika Plamondon, age 4 

Youngest Participant:  Charlotte Unrau, 2 

Oldest Skier:  Dona O’Brien

Largest Family:  The Bayntons, with six

Happiest Face:  Annika Plamondon 

Most Sportsmanlike:  Sarah Faktor 

Most Determined:  Kyler Colomb 

Hardest Fall:  Nicole Beaulieu

Best Dressed:  Greg Bellisle

Most Original Finish:  Ariana Bellisle

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