These young men typified the spirit of Steve Prefontaine
Connecticut High School Class S Cross Country State Championships
Wickham Park, Connecticut
Image taken during the beginning of the October Nor'easter that shut the state down, putting about 800,000 folks without power. From the time the race started to when it ended some 18-20 minutes later, at least 1 inch of heavy dense snow fell - a rate of better than 3 to 4 inches an hour.
Some other images from the race:
And here are some more pictures from the event can be found here:
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This stood out to me when looking through your portfolio. The determination of the athletes is really showcased here. It's in such an interesting contrast to the heavy, dense snow, that it really makes the viewer want to look closer, and really study what is going on. Thanks for this photo.
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