CROSS COUNTRY: 23-year-old Steve de Campo has led home the four-man Australian contingent in the gruelling 15km classic in ideal conditions at the Zhangjiakou Cross Country Skiing Centre.
De Campo finished the 15 km journey in 44:21.2 seconds to be placed in 72nd position, narrowly ahead of Phil Bellingham in 75th place with a time of 44:46.8 with compatriot Lars Young Vik one place behind with a time of 44:50.6.
Hugo Hinkfuss rounded out the Australian performance with a time of 46:05.9 to finish in 81st place.
Finland’s Ivo Niskanen blitzed the field to claim the gold medal, stopping the clock in an impressive 37:54.8, more than 23 seconds clear of his nearest rival.
By Damian Kelly
#HaveAGo
Cross-Country Skiing
CAN YOU SKI IN AUSTRALIA?
Yes! There are 10 Ski Resorts in Australia that are easy to access.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Skiing is very affordable to #HaveAGo. You can rent all the equipment you need which is a low-cost way to try snowsports.
WHAT KIT DO I NEED?
All you need to get going is skis, poles, ski boots, a helmet, snow jacket, gloves and pants. All these items can be rented from ski shops to help get you started without having to buy everything for your first time.
