Archive | February, 2014

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest Standings after the Men’s 15km CL

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the Men’s 15km CL individual start where Dario Cologna captured his second gold and Noah Hoffman (USA) was the top North American … READ MORE →

Abbott and Kromm Win 51km CL at Gatineau Loppet

(Mont-Bleu, QC) – The 36th annual Gatineau Loppet kicked off today under overcast skies with good conditions and -8 degree temperature welcoming skiers from 25 countries. Colin Abbott from Whitehorse, Yukon won the men’s … READ MORE →

Kalla Captures Olympic Gold for Sweden in Women’s Relay – USA 9th, Canada 14th

(Sochi, Russia) – Sweden’s anchor Charlotte Kalla continued her stellar showing at the Sochi Games, as she stole the show on the final leg of the women’s 4x5m relay, eliminating a 25.7s deficit to … READ MORE →

Graves Olympic Dispatches – Sochi Continues to Impress

(Sochi, Russia) – So far, from my point of view, the Olympic Games in Sochi continue to impress. Even the weather has been lovely. I have been kept rather busy doing the voice-over each … READ MORE →

Cologna Grabs 2nd Olympic Gold in Men’s 15km CL – Hoffman 31st as Canucks Miss the Wax + Skier Comments

(Sochi, Russia) – Switzerland’s Dario Cologna (SUI) scored his second gold of the 2014 Games, winning today’s 15km CL individual start event defending his 2010 title (in freestyle), only days after taking top spot … READ MORE →

Canadian Head Coach Justin Wadsworth on the Team’s Waxing Woes

– Following today’s 15km CL men’s individual start in warm conditions and Canada’s lacklustre performance again due to waxing issues which resulted in slow skis, Canadian Head Coach Justin Wadsworth shared some comments on … READ MORE →

Domracheva Storms to Second Biathlon Gold in 15km at Sochi Olympic Games – USA’s Dreissigacker 23rd

(Sochi, Russia) – Darya Domracheva (BLR) captured her second biathlon gold of the 2014 Sochi Games when she won today’s 15km event, only days after her victory in the 10km pursuit. The Belorussian logged … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest Standings after the Women’s 10km CL

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the Women’s 10km CL individual start Sadie Bjornsen logged the top North American finish in 18th and Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) … READ MORE →

Bailey in 8th Posts Best Olympic Individual Finish in U.S. Biathlon History – Fourcade Takes 2nd Gold, Smith 21st

(Sochi, Russia) – American Lowell Bailey lit up the US Biathlon camp with a historic 8th-place result in the men’s individual 20km, missing only one shot on the range to mark the best individual finish … READ MORE →

Kowalczyk Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s 10 km CL – USA’s Bjornsen Top North American in 18th + Quotes

(Sochi, Russia) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) fought through the pain of a broken foot to win the gold medal in today’s 10km classic interval start competition in Sochi, Russia. In the silver position … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest Standings after the Men’s & Women’s Sprints FR

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the crash-laden 1.3/1.8km Sprints FR where American Sophie Caldwell debuted at the Games and made her first Sprint final, finishing 6th … READ MORE →

Sport Yukon Distributes Arctic Winter Games Legacy Funding

– Sport Yukon is distributing Arctic Winter Games legacy funding to recipients of the first intake, Sport Yukon president and president of the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, George Arcand announced today.
Yukon successfully hosted the … READ MORE →

Fenzel Takes Gold for Germany in 10km Normal Hill as Nordic Combined Opens in Sochi – USA’s Demong 24th UPDATED

(Sochi, Russia) – Nordic combined athletes converged on the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center, on Feb. 12, for the individual 10km Gundersen Normal Hill event, the first of three Nordic Combined events of the 2014 … READ MORE →

Germany’s Vogt Wins Olympic Gold as Women’s Ski Jumping Debuts at Games in Sochi – Jerome 10th, Tanaka 12th

(Sochi, Russia) – Carina Vogt (Germany) stunned favourite Sara Takanashi (Japan) to win the first Olympic gold medal in women’s ski jumping on Feb. 11 night at RusSki Gorki Jumping Centre.
Vogt, who has never … READ MORE →

Hattestad Scores Olympic Gold in Crash-filled Men’s Sprint FR – Harvey and Newell Strike Out

February 12, 2014 (Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – A crash-filled day in the men’s 1.8km Sprint FR that concluded with a 3-skier pile up in the final, saw several big names out of contention, and while … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest Standings after the Men’s Skiathlon

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the 30km men’s Skiathlon (7.5kmCL+7.5kmFR) where Switzerland’s Dario Cologna claimed the gold while Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 18th having a tough … READ MORE →

Sochi 2014 Canadian Paralympic Cross Country Ski Team Announced

Canada will send a high-powered group of cross-country skiers and biathletes to the Sochi start line with a focus on contributing to the nation’s medal count at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, Cross Country … READ MORE →

USA’s Caldwell Makes Medal Bid as Randall Falters in Women’s Olympic Sprint FR and Falla Wins Gold

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – It was a fateful day for American Kikkan Randall as she found herself eliminated early in the women’s 1.3km Sprint FR to everyone’s surprise, while her teammate Sophie Caldwell soared … READ MORE →

Interview with USA’s Kikkan Randall Denied in Women’s Olympic Sprint FR

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – American Kikkan Randall’s four-year dream to make history as the first American woman to medal in xc skiing at the Olympic Games came to an early end as she was … READ MORE →

Canadian Coach Justin Wadsworth Captures Olympic Spirit Helping Russia’s Gafarov with Broken Ski

 (Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – Canadian XC Ski Head Coach, Justin Wadsworth, made headlines around the world today during the crash-filled freestyle Sprints at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games when he came to the rescue of … READ MORE →

USA’s Dunklee 18th in Women’s Olympic 10km Pursuit – Domracheva Dominates, Kocher 25th

(Sochi, Russia) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee posted another strong performance in the women’s 10km pursuit as she raced in the top-5 until the final standing session when three penalties pushed her down into … READ MORE →

Sochi 2014 Olympic Sprints FR – Nine North Americans Advance to the Heats UPDATED w/Quotes & Photos

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – A total of nine North Americans made the cut to the heats as the Sochi 2014 Olympic Sprints FR are underway with hopes for Olympic hardware on the line. Sophie … READ MORE →

Fourcade Wins Olympic Gold in Biathlon Men’s Pursuit – Smith 11th, Burke 22nd, Le Guellec Crashes

(Sochi, Russia) – Simon Fourcade (FRA) claimed gold in the men’s 12.5km pursuit with a superb performance today as Canadian Jean Phillipe Le Guellec’s bid for the podium ended when he hit a patch of ice … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest Standings after the Women’s Skiathlon

(Toronto, ON) – We stoked to have almost 250 teams entered and are happy to announce the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest standings after the 15km women’s Skiathlon (7.5kmCL+7.5kmFR) where the USA’s Jessie Diggins had an … READ MORE →

APU Olympic Update – The Games are in Full Swing

(Sochi, Russia) – This past weekend marked the start of the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi, Russia.  Sadie Bjornsen and Holly Brooks both competed in the 15k Skiathlon (7.5k classic+ 7.5k skate) on Saturday. Both … READ MORE →

Wibault and Dabudyck Win La Transjurassienne – Novak & Roponen Still Lead FIS Marathon Cup Overall

(France) – Winter returned to La Transjurassienne this weekend together with a strong wind from the West. In around -2 degrees and snowfall, more than 3,000 skiers took the start at 8h30 for the … READ MORE →

Cologna Steals Show in Men’s Olympic Skiathlon as Harvey Battles Slow Skis and Hoffman Crashes

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – Switzerland’s Dario Cologna stole the show on Sunday in the men’s 30km Skiathlon coming back from ankle surgery last November to repair a torn ligament – read more. Super Dario showed … READ MORE →

Stoch Wins Normal Hill Ski Jumping Gold – Alexander 35th, Boyd-Clowes 37th

(Sochi, Russia) – Nick Alexander from Lebanon, NH, led Team USA placing 35th in the opening normal hill ski jumping event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on Sunday, day two of the 2014 … READ MORE →

Slow Skis in the 30km Skiathlon Cost Canada’s Harvey in his Bid for a Historic Olympic Medal

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – Canadian star Alex Harvey was stymied in his bid for an Olympic podium, and deliver Canada’s first-ever men’s Olympic medal, despite coming off some great World Cup races and feeling … READ MORE →

Dunklee’s 14th Matches Best-ever U.S. Olympic Biathlon Sprint Result – Kuzima Wins, Canada’s Crawford 25th

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee finished a strong 14th in the Olympic women’s 7.5km Sprint but might have landed on the podium if she had not missed the final target in … READ MORE →

Cologna Scores Surprise Gold in Olympic Men’s 30km Skiathlon – Harvey 18th, Russia Protests Sundby’s Bronze

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – Switzerland’s Dario Cologna issued a knock-out punch on the final climb of the men’s 15kmCL+15kmFR Skiathlon for the second Olympic gold medal of his career out-muscling Sweden’s Marcus Hellner, the … READ MORE →

Diggins Dazzles in 8th as Bjoergen Defends Women’s 15km Skiathlon Olympic Title at Sochi 2014

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – American Jesse Diggins, from Afton, MN, delivered a dazzling debut Olympic performance finishing 8th in the women’s 15km skiathlon today at the Laura Cross Country Ski Center to kick off Team … READ MORE →

Canada’s Le Guellec Fabulous 5th in Olympic Biathlon Men’s 10km Sprint at Sochi 2014 – Smith 13th, Burke 19th

(Sochi, Russia] – Canada is off to great start at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games courtesy of biathlete, Jean Phillipe Le Guellec, who shot clean for an amazing run in the Biathlon men’s 10km … READ MORE →

Behind the Scenes PHOTOS at Sochi 2014 Olympic Games

(Sochi, Russia] – Check out these great behind-the-scenes photos from Sochi 2014 courtesy of Torin Koos, Peter Graves and NNF as Day 1 is now in the record books. Jessie Diggins (USA) claimed a … READ MORE →

Wisconsin High School Nordic Skiing Championships – Feb. 8-9

– The Wisconsin Nordic Development Group is pleased to host a Wisconsin High School Nordic Ski Championships event on February 8-9, 2014.  The best high school and middle school Nordic skiing athletes from all … READ MORE →

USA’s Liz Stephen Leads North Americans in Women’s 15km Skiathlon at Sochi 2014 Opener + Start List

(Krasnaya Polyana, Russia) – The women’s 7.5km CL + 7.5km FR skiathlon kicks off the Sochi 2014 Olympic cross-country program on Saturday, February 8 at the Laura Cross Country venue. While Marit Bjoergen (NOR) is … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest LAST CHANCE – Register by 12 Midnight Today

  (Toronto, ON) – This is your final chance as only hours remain to enter the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest now with over 200 contestants as the first races begin on Feb. 8 with the women’s … READ MORE →

The Way I See It – Another Caldwell, Bjornsen, Started too Fast, Chink in The Armor, Euros to the US

– MY God, Another Caldwell – Patrick it would be, and what a splash in the cross-country ski racing  pool he has made, especially exciting since it was his first Skiathlon ever. He finished … READ MORE →

Olympic Men’s 10-kilometer Sprint Kicks Off Biathlon Competitions at Sochi Games on Feb. 8 – Start List and Photos

(Sochi, Russia) – The Olympic Biathlon competitions begin on Feb. 8th in Sochi, starting with the men’s 10km sprint. The women’s 7.5km Sprint follows on Feb. 9. Racing for Canada is lead off skier … READ MORE →

Canadian Olympic Team Unveils Hudson’s Bay Official Parade Uniforms at Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony

(Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Olympic Team walked onto the world stage today with a look that commands attention as they proudly unveiled their official parade uniforms, designed by Hudson’s Bay, at the … READ MORE →

The Scoop on Peter Graves – Legendary Sports Broadcaster in Sochi for 8th Olympic Games

– Famed American sports commentator and journalist, Peter Graves, has been recently featured in an article and audio interview on vpr.net. SkiTrax is proud to call Graves one of our own, as he provides fantastic in-depth … READ MORE →

Are Recent Biathlete Positive Doping Tests Only the Tip of the Iceberg ?

– The recent positive tests that saw three biathletes receive suspensions only a week before the Sochi Games, have been described by Don Catlin, the former head of the U.C.L.A. Olympic Analytical Laboratory, as … READ MORE →

Start Wax Recommendations for This Weekend’s Canadian Birkie

– With the 55km Canadian Birkie happening near Edmonton, AB this weekend, Start Wax Canada is pleased to provided wax recommendations for the event. We’ll also provide wax recommendations for the Gatineau Loppet as … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest – Deadline is 12 Midnight on Feb. 7

  (Toronto, ON) – With just over 24 hour remaining to enter the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest there’s been a flurry of activity as we approach almost 200 contestants now registered as the excitement builds for … READ MORE →

Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview w/Marty Hall – Part 2

– In this segment of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, we are treated to Part 2 of host Peter Graves’s interview with former US and Canadian Head XC coach, Marty Hall, just days before … READ MORE →

WADA Closes in on Breakthrough for Accurate HGH Test – Andrus Veerpalu in Sochi

– After difficulties implementing an accurate test that saw Estonian XC skier Andrus Veerpalu cleared on a technicality of suspected Human Growth Hormone (HGH) use, WADA is close to getting a watertight test in … READ MORE →

This Bliz Eyewear Serenade Spoof by Sweden’s Robin Bryntesson

– Check out this fun video featuring Swedish Team skier Robin Bryntesson singing his own remake of Carley Rae Jepson’s “This Kiss” retooled with new lyrics lauding sponsor Swedish eyewear company Bliz. The video, … READ MORE →

NNF Auction Nears $130K Goal to Support the Next Generation – Great Items Still Up For Grabs

– The NNF auction is nearing its $20,000 goal and subsequent $110,000 donor matches and there are still some great items up for grabs. In the fervor of Olympic excitement, we’re already thinking about … READ MORE →

SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest – Final Countdown and Athlete List UPDATE

  (Toronto, ON) – The final countdown is on with only two days left to enter the SkiTrax 2014 Fantasy Contest and we’ve also made some final adjustments to the skier menus but no big names … READ MORE →

Todd Lodwick Honored as US Team Flag Bearer at Sochi 2014

(Sochi, Russia) – The U.S. Ski Team’s Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) received the ultimate honor from his fellow Olympians, being named flag bearer for Team USA. The Olympic silver medalist and World Champion … READ MORE →


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