MADSHUS nordic skis. The top of the skis (a-b) are red and gradiate into white towards the bottom. "MADSHUS" is printed on the top half of both skis as well as on both outside edges of both skis. The top of the skis has a black speckled design around the bindings. On the top of both of the skis is a commemorative note written in black permanent marker. It reads, "Beijing OWG22 Team Sprint/ 1st NCAA 22' 10km." Along with the skis are two ski straps (c-d) to hold the skis together while they are being carried. One is dark blue and branded, "HOLMENKOL" and the other is light blue and branded, "PIONEER MIDWEST".
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Used by Ben Ogden in both the 2022 Beijing Olympics as part of Team USA and the 2022 NCAA Skiing Championships with the UVM Ski Team. Ben Ogden grew up in Landgrove, VT.