Following Tracy Barnes was her sister Lanny, in 53rd place, also with three penalties, 7:33.8 back. Carolyn Treacy Bramante (Duluth, MN) also had three penalties, finishing 65th, 9:00.9 back. Erin Graham (Jericho, VT) finished 85th, with seven penalties, 14:48.6 back.
On Thursday, the Barnes sisters will team with Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) and Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) in the mixed relay competition. The women race their standard relay distance of 6K each, followed by the men who cover the standard relay distance of 7.5K.
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