The Arctic Circle Race in Greenland has been called the toughest race in the world. It’s a three-day cross-country skiing competition through the mountains above the city of Sisimiut. This year, the race happened in an atmosphere of tension because of US claims on the territory. Reporter Emily Schwing skied the 62-mile race course herself, and has this story.
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