Archive | December, 2009

Tour de Ski 2010 – Who’ll be on the Start Line?

December 21, 2009 (Oberhof, GER) – It’s less than two weeks until the start of the Tour de Ski in Oberhof, GER, and one of the most frequently asked questions is: Who will compete? … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Rogla 15km/30km Classic Videos

December 21, 2009 – Here are some post-race press conference videos with the top three skiers on the poidum of the women’s 15km Classic and men’s 30k Classic competitions from this past weekend’s … READ MORE →

USA’s Randall Reaches Points in Rogla

December 21, 2009 (Rogla, Slovenia) – U.S. Ski Team sprint specialists Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) led the U.S. Sunday. Randall rallied from 39th halfway through the 15K classic to finish … READ MORE →

FIS Continental Ski Jumping Norway – Hendrickson 4th

Johnson, Jerome in top 10

December 21, 2009 (Notodden, NOR) – The Visa U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team rallied this past weekend in the Women’s Continental Cup (COC) in Notodden, Norway to take three places in the top 10. On … READ MORE →

TD Bank Eastern Cup 10km Classic – Sophie Caldwell and Ben Koons Score

December 20, 2009 (Presque Isle, ME) – Long, tough courses for today’s ten kilometer mass start classic races contrasted with yesterday’s fast and furious sprint loop at the Nordic Heritage Center. The Nordic … READ MORE →

US Biathlon 2010 Olympic Trials Day 4 – Pursuit Full Results – Colliander and Shepard Win

December 20, 2009 (Mt Itasca, Coleraine, MN) – It was a perfect day at Mt Itasca: 20 degrees at the start, no wind, and news had just come that US Biathlon’s rising star, … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm/Teck Olympic Trials Classic Sprint Finals Day 2 – Goldsack Qualifies for 2010 Games

Gaiazova Repeats

December 20, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – On Sunday Canada added one more member to their roster cross-country skiers that have qualified … READ MORE →

USA’s Tim Burke in IBU Yellow – American Tops the World

Makes U.S. History

December 20, 2009 (Pokljuka, Slovenia) – On Sunday, American biathlete, Tim Burke, achieved something that even the most ardent American biathlon fans probably never thought they would see – an American awarded … READ MORE →

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau – Lodwick 5th, Spillane 13th, Demong 14th

Kircheisen Wins

December 20, 2009 (Ramsau, Austria) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) fell just short of the podium in fifth Sunday as a veritable freight train of … READ MORE →

Biathlon World Cup Pokljuka 10/12.5km Pursuit – USA’s Burke in Yellow and Makes History UPDATED

Canada's Kocher 4th

December 20, 2009 (Pokljuka, SLO) – The USA’s Tim Burke has claimed the yellow IBU World Cup leader’s bib – the man from Paul Smiths, NY has done it. The men’s World Cup … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Rogla 15km/30km Classic – Harvey 22nd, Renner 25th

Kowalczyk and Northug Win

December 20, 2009 (Rogla, SLO) – Justyna Kowalczyk (Pol) won the women’s 15km classic on Sunday with a time of 45:01.9 over Norway’s Marit Bjoergen who edged out Sweden’s Anna Haag in … READ MORE →

TD Bank Eastern Cup Sprint Opener – Caldwell and Davis Win

December 20, 2009 (Presque Isle, ME) – Blue skies and cold temperatures greeted over two-hundred of the region’s fastest cross-country skiers as they arrived at the Nordic Heritage Center this morning. Today … READ MORE →

IPC Biathlon World Cup – USA’s Soule Wins Gold

December 20, 2009 (Sjusjøen, Norway) – Team USA’s Andy Soule (Pearland, Texas) has won the opening IPC Biathlon World Cup competition of the season. Soule was the only American competing in the event and … READ MORE →

NC Continental Cup Lake Placid – USA’s Fletcher Career Best 3rd

Hendrickson 10th, Druml Wins

December 19, 2009 (Lake Placid, NY) – There can be little doubt that Junshiro Kobayashi, was the talk of the Intervale ski jumping complex on Saturday at the twice Olympic Winter Games village after … READ MORE →

Biathlon World Cup Pokljuka 7.5/10km Sprint – Burke 8th, Kocher 10th

Burke in Yellow Bib ?

December 19, 2009 (Pokljuka, SLO) – In snowy, windy conditions today, Canada’s Zina Kocher scored a top result placing 10th in the women’s 7.5km sprint race in Pokljuka, missing … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm/Teck Olympic Trials Classic Sprint Finals Day 1 – Gaiazova, Kuhn 2010 Whistler Bound

December 19, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova and Stefan Kuhn have punched their tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler. Gaiazova and Kuhn … READ MORE →

US Biathlon 2010 Olympic Trials Day 3 – 7.5/10km Sprint Full Results – Colliander and Roberts Score

December 19, 2009 (Coleraine, MN) – Wynn Roberts (Battle Lake, MN) shot clean prone and missed two standing to win the 3rd event of the U.S. Biathlon World Team Trials at Mt. Itasca. … READ MORE →

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau – Spillane in 4th Just Off Podium

Lamy Chappuis Wins

December 19, 2009 (Ramsau, Austria) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO) finished just off the podium for the second time this year, ending up fourth in a Nordic Combined World … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Rogla Sprint Finals and Overall – Newell 6th, Norwegians Romp UPDATED

Bjoergen and Northug Win

December 19, 2009 (Rogla, SLO) – Top US sprinter Andy Newell finished in 6th, his best finish since January, after topping the qualifications in the men’s 1.5km Sprint finals in Rogla as Norway’s Petter … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 09.10 Contest Standings after Davos

TdS Contest Launches Dec. 21

December 18, 2009 (Toronto, ON) – Following the exciting Davos World Cup races this past weekend only three points separate the top three WCup … READ MORE →

Interview with Zach Caldwell

Grinding Guru Talks Shop

December 18, 2009 – Zach Caldwell, often referred to as the guru of ski grinding, is one busy man being involved at many levels of the sport of cross-country skiing. With an … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey Ready to Rock in Rogla

December 18, 2009 (Rogla, Slovenia) – A top contender for Canada on the World Cup and at the upcoming 2010 Games, Alex Harvey from St.-Ferreol-des-Neiges, Que. says he’s ready to rock at this coming … READ MORE →

Nordic Heritage Sport Club Ready to Kick Off NENSA TD Bank Eastern Cup Series

December 18, 2009 (Presque Isle, ME) – Ten inches of new snow in the last week and more in the forecast puts the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Maine in a prime position … READ MORE →

Petra Majdic’s XC-World Cup Blog

December 18, 2009 – Hi Fans, I hope you all are fine! A lot has happened in the past weeks. Since last Sunday I wear the yellow bib of the overall World Cup leader … READ MORE →

FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau – Lodwick Challenges in 6th

Spillane 7th

December 18, 2009 (in Ramsau, Austria) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) battled for the lead in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau, before losing out in a … READ MORE →

Biathlon World Cup Pokljuka Men’s 20km – Burke 14th, Perras 32nd

Sumann Wins

December 17, 2009 (Pokljuka, SLO) – The USA’s Tim Burke finished 14th in the men’s 20km Individual where cold temperatures made for a challenging race won by Austria’s Christoph Sumann in 52:19.8. Canada’s Scott … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Moves to Slovenia

Rogla Debuts

December 17, 2009 (Rogla, Slovenia) – From the chic mountain resort of Davos, to the peaks of the fabled Zresko Pohorje, the FIS world cup tour continues on this coming weekend in Slovenia. Northern … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Vids – BoredInSwitzerland and Norge Ski room2

December 17, 2009 – Here are a couple of fun videos BoredInSwitzerland courtesy of US XC Ski Team members Andy, Mo, and Liz up to their usual Euro antics, and an inside look at … READ MORE →

Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski – Starts in 15 Days

2010 Schedule

December 17, 2009 – The fourth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off in just 15 days now, on New Year’s day, January 1, 2010 featuring … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm/Teck Sprints – Olympic Trials Course Video

December 17, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – The Haywood NorAm/Teck Sprints in Canmore, AB this weekend, Dec. 19-20 and Dec. 22, promise three days of intense competition. What the course maps and profiles can’t show … READ MORE →

Biathlon World Cup Pokljuka Women’s 15km – Johnson 21st Qualifies for Games, Tandy 35th

Jonsson Wins

December 17, 2009 (Pokljuka, SLO) – On a perfect morning, in front of a small crowd of schoolchildren, USBA’s Haley Johnson led the North American women placing 21st in the 15km event at the … READ MORE →

Norway’s Bjoergen Won’t Race Olympic Sprint?

December 17, 2009 – After reviewing and selecting her ideal race schedule and best chances to medal at Vancouver 2010, it looks like top Norwegian Marit Bjoergen has decided not to participate in the … READ MORE →

Tough Justice to Ensure Olympic Gold Glitters

December 17, 2009 – As the Vancouver Olympic Games approach, all eyes are on the IOC and WADA, as they attempt to ensure that all competitors are clean, that any doping is discovered – in … READ MORE →

Viking Unveils its New Trail Grooming Machine

December 17, 2009 (Morin-Heights, QC) – Viking Ski Club revealed its new Centaur trail-grooming machine at a ceremony December 2 at its clubhouse on Jackson Road. The machine, which was purchased thanks to a … READ MORE →

IOC Approves Qualification Systems for Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games

December 16, 2009 – The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved the qualification system for the first Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Innsbruck in 2012. Prepared in close … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm/Teck Sprints – Olympic Trials Dec. 19, 20, 22

Course Maps

December 16, 2009 (Canmore, AB) – It’s coming down to the last weekend for Canadian Nordic skiers to earn a spot on their 2010 Olympic Team. The Haywood NorAm/Teck Sprints in Canmore, AB promises three … READ MORE →

U.S. Biathlon Team Arrives in Slovenia for Final Dec. World Cup

December 16, 2009 (Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Hosting a World Cup event is a challenging task, however making preparations to host a world class competition in just two months is a task that only the … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall’s Race Tails: Redemption on Day Two – Davos World Cup

December 16, 2009 (Davos, Switzerland) – Here’s an insider’s view from World Cup XC ski racing in Davos, Switzerland last weekend by top US skier Kikkan Randall, who is also a contributor to our … READ MORE →

Women Ski Jumpers Write to IOC President About his Recent Remarks

December 16, 2009 – The following is an open letter to Dr. Jacques Rogge, President of the IOC, from the women ski jumpers in response to recent public remarks Dr. Rogge made about women’s ski … READ MORE →

Boulder Nordic Club Eldora Weekend Special

December 16, 2009 (Boulder, CO) – Boulder Nordic Club Friends and Family Weekend at Eldora. This weekend is the perfect time to introduce a friend or family member to Nordic skiing. Come join the fun … READ MORE →

Crescent Lake Challenge Supports High School XC Skiing – Jan. 17

December 14, 2009 (Eugene, Oregon) – SportHill, Inc, a Eugene, Oregon based performance sports apparel company, announced their sponsorship and support of the Crescent Lake Challenge, a 22km citizen ski tour and race circling … READ MORE →

Craftsbury Green Racing Project Blog: New Ideas of Team

Decmber 15, 2009 – As I’ve written about before, one of the unique things about college racing is that every Thursday, you and your five fastest teammates get on a bus and drive … READ MORE →

The Sasseville Report – Davos Review – Topsy Turvy World Cup

December 15, 2009 (Davos, Switzerland) – If you would have told me before this weekend that the French men’s team would dominate the World Cup distance race on Saturday placing five men in the … READ MORE →

Beckie Scott: In Pursuit of Excellence

December 15, 2009 – With season now underway skiers at all levels begin taking stock of their performances as they look to improve at the next start line ahead. Canada’s Olympic gold medalist Beckie … READ MORE →

Eurosport Teams up with FIS Tour de Ski 2010

Eurosport Contest

December 15, 2009 – Eurosport will be the official partner of FIS Tour de Ski and host the official team presentation held for the first time on December, 31, in Oberhof. Eurosport will broadcast all … READ MORE →

FIS Women’s Continental Cup Norway – USA’s Hendrickson 4th and Johnson 9th

December 14, 2009 (Vikersund, Norway) – Sarah Hendrickson and Alissa Johnson, of the Visa U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team, hit their mark on the K-105 hill in Vikersund, Norway, this weekend placing 4th … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm Sovereign Lake Sprints – Wrap Up Report and More Photos

December 14, 2009 (Vernon, BC) – Here’s a selection of additional photos from the Haywood NorAm Sprints held on Sunday, Dec. 13 at picturesque Sovereign Lake … READ MORE →

FIS XC World Cup Davos Videos

December 14, 2009 (Davos, Switzerland) – Another weekend of XC World Cup racing from Davos, Switzerland is in the can as fabulous snow conditions greeted elite xc ski racers from around the … READ MORE →

Eastern Race Roundup – Great Glen, Craftsbury Opener, NYSEF Opener, Trapp Racing Clinic

December 14, 2009 – With the Nordic season officially in full swing, there was lots of skiing action this past weekend. Read on for the Eastern Race Roundup with news, results, and stories from … READ MORE →

USA’s Lodwick Sweeps Conti Cup Weekend in Utah

December 14, 2009 (Soldier Hollow, UT) – World Champion Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) swept his way through a blizzard to take his second straight win an International Ski Federation Nordic Combined Continental Cup … READ MORE →


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