1989 Race Highlights
Birkebeiner 55K
Orjan Blomquist, Sweden 2:19:53.8
Betsy Youngman, USA 2:34:59.9
Kortelopet 29K
Chip Tabor, USA 1:24:16.0
Marta Wilson, USA 1:30:07.3
Entrants
6,108
Race Summary
Orjan Bloomquist, Sweden, becomes first men’s Birkie champion to achieve victory in two consecutive years.
The Birkebeiner Foundation purchased an LMC grommer which will allow all-winter grooming on the ski trail.
In 1988 a survey was sent to all participants asking their opinions about starting the classic skiers two hours ahead of the skate skiers in 1990. Responses were fairly evenly mixed with numerous ideas of other alternatives. The decision was to maintain the current starting system.
