West Orange Orienteer Navigates Her Way to Championship

WEST ORANGE, NJ — If you’re looking for directions in West Orange, just ask Kseniya Popova where to go.

The 29-year-old West Orange native will head off to compete for Team USA in the Nokia Tyres World Orienteering Championships in Stromstad-Tanum, Sweden, from Aug. 20 to 27.

This is Popova’s third consecutive year on the US World Orienteering Team, according to a news release. Popova, who trains with the Hudson Valley Orienteering Club, also works as a formulation chemist while not in competition.

Photo: WorldOfO.com, via Beth Holl

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