By Teemu Virtanen

Phillip Bellingham has joined the ranks of Skimarathon Team Austria replacing Patrick Duci who is unable to race this winter. Philip is a 28-year-old athlete who just finished 17th at Vasaloppet China this weekend, and he has won several races at the Australia/New Zealand Cup. He participated at some World Cup events last season and in the sprint competition at the World Championships in Seefeld, Austria.