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In Craftsbury Village, Susan Dunklee (far left) sends runners off at the start of the Third Annual Genny Tenny Race on September 19. Dunklee is the new director of the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s Running Program. Evan Haugh (#168), from Burlington, won the ten-mile race to Albany Village. Emma Podolin (far right, third back), from Stannard, was the fastest female finisher. Proceeds from the race support the Albany Community Trust, the nonprofit organization which reopened the Albany General Store earlier this year. photo by Lisa Robinson
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by Jim Flint Young and Old Race from Store to Store CRAFTSBURY-ALBANY – Clear skies and pleasantly cool temperatures greeted

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Donna Smyers passed Dee Barbic in Hubbardton at the halfway point in the Vermont Senior Games road race. Smyers went on to win the 20-mile contest in one hour, four minutes, and 20 seconds. She and Barbic won gold medals for their age groups. photo by Jim Flint
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Senior Cyclist Wins State Championships

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For the first time since 2018, the Vermont Senior Games Association held state championships this year in bicycling.

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Craftsbury Academy fielded its first complete girls’ cross-country team Saturday at the Randolph Invitational. From left to right: Ruth Krebs, Daisy Roianov, Anika Leahy, Ava Purdy, and Rachel Bjerke. photo by Jim Flint
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Craftsbury Girls Field First Full Team

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Craftsbury’s “Fab Five” beamed with pride Saturday morning at Vermont Technical College. For the first time ever, the Charger girls scored as a team at a cross country meet.

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Craftsbury Academy’s boys’ cross-country squad placed fourth of 16 teams at the Randolph Invitational on Sept. 11. Alan Moody (back left), Alex Califano (back center), and Charlie Kehler (back right) ran in a tight pack for the Chargers, who are the defending D-III state champions. photo by Jim Flint
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Craftsbury Boys Run Head-to-Head With D-I Teams

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RANDOLPH CENTER ‒ The sport of cross country traces its origins back to 19th century England and a game called “hares and hounds.” Cross country courses typically have short, steep hills, tight turns, and long straightaways. The terrain is often a varied mix of fields, roads, and forest paths. 

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he Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo Bay was the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic rowing events. A Paralympic sweep boat is pictured coming into the dock after an evening practice run. The rowers (two men and two women) face backward in the boat. The coxswain faces forward. photo by Mark McAndrew
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Paralympian Rowers Inspire Local Retiree

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During the last ten days of August, Mark McAndrew of East Hardwick had one of the best jobs in the world.

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Caitlin Patterson and Adam Martin were the fastest runners in the 13th Annual Race to the Top of Mount Mansfield on August 29. The Craftsbury athletes won the grueling 4.3-mile race for the second time in a row. Patterson and Martin previously topped the women’s and men’s divisions in 2019. The 2020 race was not held due to the pandemic. photos courtesy of Granite State Race Services
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RUNNERS’ ROUNDUP

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by Jim Flint Craftsbury Runners Win Race to the Top STOWE – Craftsbury athletes excelled at Sunday’s 13th Annual Race

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