For the first time since 1999, the Alaska Cross-Country Ski Hall of Fame will induct skiers, coaches and trail builders to their coveted halls at Kincaid Park, Alaska. Among the celebrated, Kikkan Randall will be honoured.

Randall, an Anchorage native, has had a successful Cross Country career, including four Olympics, 17 national titles, 26 World Cup podiums and two World Championships medals.

"It's a real honour to be inducted into the Alaska Cross Country ski hall of fame. Alaska has a great tradition of Nordic skiing and it was the heroes, coaches, volunteers and the supportive community that helped me reach the top level of international skiing," said Randall about the award. "I am incredibly humbled to be in such great company with my fellow inductees and I really hope projects such as this Alaska Cross-Country Ski Hall of Fame continue the strong legacy of Nordic skiing in Alaska and inspire our future champions."

Read more about the athletes being named to the Alaska Cross Country Ski Hall of Fame, the history of the award and the event celebrating the who’s who of Alaskan Cross-Country athletes and coaches.

Source: fis-ski.com