Archive | January, 2013

New Hampshire Women Win 15k, Vermont Grabs Lead at St. Lawrence Carnival

(Lake Placid, NY) – The New Hampshire Wildcats registered a monumental team victory in the women’s 15k freestyle race at Mt. Van Hoevenbeurg on the first day of the St. Lawrence Carnival. Anya Bean, … READ MORE →

US Biathlon Announces 2013 World Championship Roster

(New Gloucester, ME) – US Biathlon‘s  International Competition Committee is pleased to announce the 2013 World Championships Team.  Team USA will travel to Nove Mesto, Czech Republic for the IBU World Championships Biathlon, which opens with … READ MORE →

Norway Romps to Women’s Relay Victory in La Clusaz – Team USA 9th

(La Clusaz, France) – Once again Norway proved unstoppable claiming yet another relay title in the women’s 4x5km race with Finland showing good form in 2nd and Norway II taking third. A fateful day saw … READ MORE →

US Women 10th at IBU Team Relay in Antholz as Germany and France Win Gold

January 20, 2013 (Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Good snow conditions and a light wind greeted the best biathletes in the world on Sunday in Antholz, Italy for the men’s 4×7.5 km and Women’s 4x6km Relays.
When the … READ MORE →

Career-First Nordic Combined World Cup Podium for Taylor Fletcher at Seefeld, Austria

(Seefeld, Austria) – Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) brought another podium to the Fletcher family trophy case, finishing third in the Seefeld FIS Nordic Combined World Cup for his first career top three. Fletcher … READ MORE →

Norway Takes Men’s Relay in Close Battle at La Clusaz – USA Finishes 10th

(La Clusaz, France) – Norway emerged as the men’s 4×7.5km winner in what became a 4-horse race as Sweden, the Czech Republic and Russia I were in a see-saw battle with Norwegians from about the … READ MORE →

Italy’s Bonaldi and Russia’s Mikhailova Win 39th Dolomitenlauf 42km FR – Northug Leads Series

(Lienz, Austria) – The perfect sunshine of yesterday’s Dolomiten Classic Race did not hold on for the 42km long Dolomitenlauf which was held in the skating technique, but a nevertheless perfectly prepared track awaited … READ MORE →

USA’s Frenette Scores Notable 20th on Day 2 at Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo, Japan

(Sapporo, Japan) – Pete Frenette continued his vibrant hot-streak again today on the famed Okuryama Hills here, to place 20th in Sunday’s World Cup. The day was marked by a wide variety of weather … READ MORE →

Interviews and Comments from La Clusaz – Newell, Hoffman, Stephen, Gaiazova, Randall, Diggins, Bjornsen

January 19, 2012 (La Clusaz, France) – Following Saturday’s 10/15km CL we caught up with a number of North American skiers for their take on the course, the venue, the tough waxing conditions and their race. … READ MORE →

Shipulin and Berger Victorious at IBU 10/12.5 km Pursuit in Antholz – Burke 14th, Cook 37th

(Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Russia’s Anton Shipulin dominated from start to finish in Saturday’s Pursuit with strong skiing winning with a time of 31:24.2, despite two penalties.  Slovenia’s Jakov Fak was second with a time … READ MORE →

USAA Names Strong 2013 FIS World Championship Team Lead by Kikkan Randall

(Park City, UT) – Kikkan Randall (Anchorage/APU Nordic) heads a team of 13 cross country athletes named by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to compete in the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships Feb. … READ MORE →

USSA SuperTour Tour de Twin Cities 5/10km FR – APU’s Brennan and Iverson in Charge

(Minneapolis, MN) – It was another APU stronghold as Rosie Brennan took the win in the women’s 5km FR race at round #4 of the 2013 USSA SuperTour’s Tour de Twin Cities at … READ MORE →

Poltoranen Triumphs at La Clusaz Men’s 15km CL – USA’s Newell Strong 28th

(La Clusaz, France) – In a nailbiter of a finish a final attack by Russia’s Alexander Bessmertnykh on the inside up the final climb before the finish took everyone by surprise except for Alexey Poltoranin … READ MORE →

USA Ski Jumper Peter Frenette Scores WCup Points in Sapporo, Japan

(Sapporo, Japan) – Mark today as an important one in the fortunes of U.S.A. ski jumper Peter Frenette, as he scored World Cup points to place 25th in a top-notch World Cup field today … READ MORE →

Bjoergen is Back Taking La Clusaz 10km CL Victory – USA’s Stephen Strong 15th, Randall Slips to 32nd

(La Clusaz, France) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen bided her time staying with the lead group of five that compacted to three with 2km to go as she battled with long-time rival Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) and … READ MORE →

Shipulin Wins Antholz IBU Sprint – Top-10 Finish for USA’s Bailey

(Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Russia’s Anton Shipulin blazed his way to his 1st World Cup victory of the season Friday in Antholz, shooting clean and clocking a time of 22:45.8.  Second went to Norway’s Emil … READ MORE →

FIS World Cup La Clusaz Race Preview – XC Classic Mass Starts are Back

(La Clusaz, France) – Nearly all top skiers are on the start when the World Cup continues with classic mass start races over 10/15 km in La Clusaz this Saturday. Notably absent is Norwegian … READ MORE →

Cross Country Canada Launches “The Inside Edge” Video Series

– We are excited to bring you the first episode of Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to our … READ MORE →

EISA Nordic Season Kicks Off with St. Lawrence Carnival in Lake Placid

(Lake Placid, New York) – The Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) kicked off its Nordic season today with the St. Lawrence Carnival in Lake Placid, NY as Anja Gruber (UVM) took the women’s 15km … READ MORE →

USA’s Cnossen Podiums at IPC Biathlon World Cup

(Cable, Wisconsin) – U.S. Navy Seal Dan Cnossen (Topeka, Kansas) won silver at today’s 7.5-kilometer sprint event at the ICP World Cup in Cable, WI, posting a time of 22:34.4 and clean shooting. Today’s performance … READ MORE →

Two Nordic Coaches Receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

(Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), as the leader of coach education and training in Canada, is pleased to announce that 49 outstanding individuals who have been instrumental in the development … READ MORE →

U.S. Collegiate NCAA XC Skiing Preview and Race Schedules

– The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) series got underway January 8-13 with Nordic skiing action at Steamboat Springs’ Howelsen Hill, part of the CU Invitational, and continues January 19-20 in Minturn, CO, … READ MORE →

Canada’s Mark Arendz Grabs Third Straight Silver at IPC World Cup in Wisconsin

(Cable, WI) – Canada’s Mark Arendz followed up three of the best cross-country ski races of his career with his third silver medal of the week – this time in a individual biathlon race … READ MORE →

Chicks on Sticks for Breast Cancer Awareness – Feb. 3

(Leavenworth, WA) – For the 11th year, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club is producing a women’s only winter event to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for The Wellness Place in Wenatchee. LWSC typically … READ MORE →

Kuzmina Claims 1st Win of the Season in Italy in Women’s Sprint – USA’s Cook Scores a PB in 18th

(Antholz-Anterselva, ITA) – Slovakia’s Anastasiya  had a great day on course Thursday as she captured her first win of the season in the Women’s 7.5km Sprint.  Kuzmina shot clean and stopped the clock with … READ MORE →

Most Influential Women List Announced by CAAWS: Scott, Crawford, Thibeault Honoured

{date] (Ottawa, ON) – Dr. Amirault-Ryan, Lead of Sport Psychology, Canadian Olympic Committee; Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, International Triathlon Union; the late Sarah Burke, athlete, coach, mentor; Sandra Chénard, official; and the team of Chandra … READ MORE →

Kershaw Report – Tour de Ski 2012

– The 2012/13 Tour de Ski is over and remains in all our rearview mirrors. There were Canadian highlights abound during his year’s German and Italian odyssey – the major ones being Ivan’s career-best … READ MORE →

Women’s Ski Jumping USA Announces New Leadership Team

(Park City, UT) – Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named Robbie Beck as the foundation’s Executive Director and Jenny Holden as Athletic Program Director. Beck and Holden, both of Park City, Utah, will support … READ MORE →

The Way I See It – Babikov, The Flu, Liberec, RHR, Sprinters

– Babikov – Is he doing it again? He went back to Canada (like last year), but he might have a big enough break this time, as he won’t come back until La Clusaz … READ MORE →

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest Standings after Jizerská Padesatka

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the second race – Jizerská Padesatka 50km CT race held last weekend … READ MORE →

Tara Whitten Named Honorary President of Gatineau Loppet

(Gatineau, QC) – In one month, from February 15th to 17th, 2013, the start of the Gatineau Loppet, the largest cross-country ski event in Canada, will be given. It’s in a festive spirit that … READ MORE →

Three Important Birkie Deadlines Jan. 31 – Changes, Elite Skiers, Adaptive Registration

(Hayward, WI) – Greetings Skiers and Friends! With the end of January just two weeks away, here is a reminder to take care of any of the three following items that affect you and … READ MORE →

Swix Sport Announces New Swix Sonic Adjustable Poles

(Haverhill, MA) – Swix Sport is set to launch a new adjustable pole collection for the 2013/14 season called Swix Sonic, designed to be the most advanced adjustable pole to ever hit the market.
With … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012/13 Contest Final Standings and Winners after Stage 7 in Val di Fiemme

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the final SkiTrax FIS Tour de Ski 2012/13 Fantasy Contest standings after stage 7 in Val di Fiemme, Italy. In another dramatic turn of events, the … READ MORE →

Canada’s Para-Nordic Athletes Continue Domination with Gold and Silver at IPC World Cup in Wisconsin

(Cable, Wisconsin) – Canada’s Para-Nordic squad continued its domination at the IPC World Cup in Cable Wisconsin, adding a gold and silver to its bag of medals this week on Tuesday.
Brian McKeever, of Canmore, … READ MORE →

La Clusaz World Cup – Bjoergen IN and Northug OUT

(La Clusaz, France) – There will be 10 Norwegian women and six Norwegian men that will get a chance to start this weekend’s FIS World Cups in La Clusaz, France.  On the program is … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity in Toronto at Cycling and Ski Distributor

(Etobicoke, Ontario) – Accounts Receivable person required for established cycling and ski distributor in Etobicoke, Ontario. Part time position – hours negotiable. Previous industry experience preferred. Hourly wage based on experience level and duties … READ MORE →

Interviews w/Canada’s Gaiazova and Valjas after Liberec WCup Sprints

(Liberec, Czech Republic) – Check out these audio interviews with Canada’s Dash Gaiazova and Len Valjas following the Liberec World Cup sprints on the weekend. Gaiazova had a stellar day on the 1.3 CL course, … READ MORE →

Canadian Para-Nordic Athletes Rack Up Five Medals at IPC World Cup in Wisconsin

(Cable, WI) – Canada’s Para-Nordic squad teamed up to win five medals – one gold, three silver and one bronze – in middle distance cross-country ski races at the IPC World Cup in Cable, … READ MORE →

Utah’s Miles Havlick Wins 10-km Classical Race at CU Invite

(Steamboat Springs, CO) – Senior Miles Havlick recorded his seventh career victory in the 10-km Classical at the CU/Spencer Nelson Invitational on Sunday in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
The Utes ended up fourth in the team … READ MORE →

Seventh for USA’s Fletcher Duo in Nordic Combined Chaux-Neuve WCup

(Chaux-Neuve, France) – Brothers Bryan and Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) paired up to finish seventh in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup team sprint in Chaux-Neuve. The brothers jumped to 13th and slowly … READ MORE →

Celebrate 40 Years – Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta, Jan. 19-21

(Chama, NM) – Next weekend, January 19-21, is the 40th Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta and it looks like we’ll have great weather for the races and activities! The weather gods … READ MORE →

Fourcade in Charge at Ruhpolding Mass Start WCup – Burke 19th, Perras 26th

(Ruhpolding, GER) – France’s Martin Fourcade claimed his second victory of the weekend on Sunday in the men’s 15km Mass Start race by shooting clean to finish with a time of 36:27.7. Russia’s Dmitry … READ MORE →

Double Podium for Russia at Liberec Men’s Team Sprint – US Teams Shut Out

(Liberec, CZE) – Russia took no prisoners on their way to victory in the men’s 1.6km Team Sprint in Liberec as Russia II took gold courtesy of Nikolay Morilov with a clear win, while Russia … READ MORE →

Norway Takes Women’s Team Sprint World Cup in Liberec – USA 7th, Canada Just Misses Final

(Liberec, CZE) – Maiken Caspersen Falla delivered Team Sprint gold to Norway as she reeled in Sweden’s Ida Ingemarsdotter in the finishing straight in an exciting finish to the women’s 6 x 850m FR … READ MORE →

Anders Aukland and Valentina Shevchenko Win Jizerska Padesatka 50 in Liberec

(Liberec, Czech Republic) – After last year’s heavy snowfall, it was now the perfect sunshine which welcomed the racers in Bedrichov for the 46th edition of the Jizerská Padesatka 50km CT race. Almost 4,500 … READ MORE →

Coaches on Start Line of TD Bank Eastern Cup FR Sprints at Mountain Top Inn

(Chittenden, VT) – “Anything can happen in a sprint race,” said Alex Jospe of Cambridge Sports Union, and one of today’s surprises was the number of coaches donning bibs and jumping in the sprint … READ MORE →

Canada’s Scott Perras Shines in 10th at Ruhpolding IBU World Cup Sprint – Fourcade Wins

(Ruhpolding, GER) – Canada’s Scott Perras put down the performance of his life finishing 10th in the World Cup Sprint competition on Saturday in Ruhpolding, Germany. The 29-year-old shot clean in his two trips … READ MORE →

Peterson Takes Men’s 1.6km CL Final in Liberec – Newell 5th, Valjas 10th

(Liberec, CZE) – Teodor Peterson (SWE), the reigning overall Sprint Cup champ, out-lunged his teammate Emil Joennson at the line for the victory in the men’s 1.6km CL sprint in Liberec on Sunday as they … READ MORE →

Canada’s Gaiazova Just Off Women’s Sprint CL Podium at Liberec World Cup

(Liberec, CZE) – Canada’s Daria Gaiazova was on fire today at the women’s 1.3km CL sprint that was shortened due to conditions to 850m, which suited Gaiazova just fine as she advanced smoothly to … READ MORE →


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