The first leg saw Newell tag Bjornsen in 15th , two spots behind Canada 's Kershaw who handed off to Harvey .
Team USA , sparked by Erik Bjornsen 's bullet - proof Classic race , catapulted from 15th place to fifth in the second heat .
The first leg saw Newell tag Erik Bjornsen in 15th , two spots behind Canada 's Kershaw who handed off to Harvey .
Team USA , sparked by Erik Bjornsen 's bullet - proof Classic race , catapulted from 15th place to fifth in the second heat .