Former NMU skier takes gold medal

Cross-country skiing is a niche sport, but U.P. folks do tend to excel in it, like this fantastic accomplishment from NMU alumna Caitlin Gregg.
 
Excerpt: Northern Michigan University Nordic skiing alum Caitlin Gregg (Compton) took home a bronze medal in the 10k freestyle at the World Championships Tuesday. Gregg is part of a historic podium that saw two Americans take home a medal in the same event for the first time ever at a World Championship or Olympic individual cross-country skiing race.
 
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Source: NMUWildcats.com
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