Archive | March, 2011

Johaug Nips Kowalczyk in 10km Pursuit as USA’s Randall Scores Career-Best 11th UPDATED

(Lahti, Finland) – In a thrilling finish to the women’s 10km Pursuit at the World Cup in Lahti, Norway’s Therese Johaug put on a final burst of speed to catch overall series leader Justyna … READ MORE →

Canada’s Babikov 8th as Cologna Takes 20km Pursuit Win and WCup Title in Lahti

(Lahti, Finland) – Following the Oslo 2011 World Championships it was back to business for the Viessmann FIS XC World Cup where overall leader Dario Cologna (SUI) had something to prove given his less … READ MORE →

Svendsen In Charge at IBU World Mass Start – USA’s Nordgren Strong in 17th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Norway’s Emil Hegle Svendsen knew it was his final chance to take home an individual gold medal from the 2011 IBU World Championships. The veteran biathlete said as much prior to … READ MORE →

Germany’s Neuner Takes IBU Worlds Mass Start Gold Despite Sloppy ShootingD

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Despite missing four targets, Germany’s biathlon goddess, Magdalena Neuner, battled back to win gold at Saturday’s 12.5km Mass Start at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. The legendary biathlete struggled … READ MORE →

Russia Claims 13 Golds on Final Day at Masters World Cup – Canadian Women Score 4 Wins

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Canadian women skiers proved themselves today taking four classic skiing golds on day six, the final day competition at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup. But it was Russia who … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2010/11 Contest Standings after Drammen

(Toronto, ON) – The international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2010/11 Contest resumes this weekend as Lahti, Finland hosts the tenth round of the Viessmann XC FIS WCup. With the flurry of activity … READ MORE →

Kircheisen Tops NCombined Field in Lahti – Demong Leads USA in 29th

(Lahti, Finland) – Olympic Champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) fronted the U.S. in 29th in a large hill (130HS/10k) Nordic combined World Cup in Lahti, Finland on Friday. Germany’s Bjoern Kircheisen, who was shutout … READ MORE →

Woods, Hanneman, and Diggins Romp at Junior Olympics Skate Races on Day 3

(Minneapolis, MN) – At the start of the third day of the Junior Olympic competition on Friday, four athletes had a chance to sweep all individual skate events,: Hamish McEwen (Cambridge Sports Union) in … READ MORE →

Colorado’s Hajkova and Fletcher Take NCAA 15/20km Classic Crowns

(Stowe, VT) – A solid crowd turned out to cheer on the cross-country athletes on day three of the NCAA Skiing Championships in Stowe, VT today. With rainy conditions making wax prep and visibility … READ MORE →

USA Posts Historic 6th as Norway Wins Men’s IBU Worlds Relay – Canada 11th UPDATED

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – The US Biathlon foursome, anchored by a streaking Leif Nordgren, pulled off their best result of the season with a historic 6th place photo finish that went to Italy in 5th … READ MORE →

Italy’s Di Santo Cleared

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – After the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup Jury investigated the allegations that Italy’s Biagio Di Santo should not be racing they discovered that FIS had made a mistake and the … READ MORE →

Swix Triac Poles Top Podiums at Nordic World Championships

(Oslo, Norway) –  A total of 8 out of 10 individual gold medals, 19 out of 30 total gold medals, and 51 out of 90 total medals overall were won on Swix Triac poles … READ MORE →

Italy’s Di Santo Disqualified at Masters World Cup for Breach of Anti-Doping Ban

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Results at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup are being shifted as a result of a breach of an anti-doping ban that has been brought to the attention of the … READ MORE →

2011 Haywood Ski Nationals – March 11-19

(Canmore, AB) – The members of the Canmore Nordic Ski Club welcome skiers to the 2011 Haywood Ski Nationals from March 11-19. This will the 84th running of the Canadian National Ski Championships and … READ MORE →

One Way Launches XC Skis and Boots for 2012

– ONE WAY, one of the leading Nordic Sports brands from Finland, is launching a full range of cross country skis and cross country boots for 2012. ONE WAY is joining the Salomon SNS … READ MORE →

Toko Race Wax Tips for this Weekend’s Events

– The Toko Race Wax Tips have been posted for this weekend’s events. Our goal is to have the tips posted 48 hours or more before each event. There are some events (that are … READ MORE →

USA’s McCabe and Canuck Farley Top 30/45km Freestyle Racers at Masters World Cup

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Fast snow was a pleasant surprise on day 6 of the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup as many competitors who took part in today’s races commented that their tired legs, … READ MORE →

The Way I See It – Gold Not Surprised, Norwegians, Harvey Debacle, Holmenkollen, NA Teams Scorecard, Rumours

  – I Was MIA as I was at the Birkie for a bit of racing fun myself. Two years in a row doing a one week road trip with friends, taking off … READ MORE →

Interview with USA Biathlete Leif Nordgren

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Leif Nordgren of the US Biathlon team has had a pair of breakout races at the 2011 IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Placing 26th and 21st in the Sprint and … READ MORE →

USA Claims Five Relay Golds vs Russia With Six at Masters World Cup

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Russia showed their strength once again at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup taking six golds, as competitors battled it out in the 4x5km classic-free relays on Wednesday. The U.S. … READ MORE →

Oslo – A Debrief

– The 2012 Nordic World Championships proved to be one of the best championships in Nordic history. Great crowds, spectacular racing and beautiful tracks. The Nordic community expected nothing less when the event took … READ MORE →

NEW Ski Race Introduced – Pole, Pedal and Pound – Mar. 19

(Oro Medonte, ON) – Hardwood Ski and Bike is introducing a fun new event on March 19 called the Pole, Pedal and Pound – an unconventional triathlon consisting of cross country skiing, biking and … READ MORE →

Job Opportunity – CCC Senior Team Coach

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a full-time employee to fill the position as Senior Team Coach for the National Ski Team … READ MORE →

Zero Skis Win Classic Mass Start Races at Junior Olympics on Day 2

(Minneapolis, MN) – On race morning, coaches and athletes awoke to an inch of fresh, wet snow and temps hovering around freezing.  Wet snow flurries continued throughout the day, while temps rose slightly, making … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest after Men’s 50km Mass Start

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the final event, the Men’s 50km Mass Start held on Sunday in Oslo and … READ MORE →

Tarling and Graefnings Take NCAA Championship 5/10km Freestyle Openers – Results & Photos

(Stowe, VT) – It was a home sweet home day for eastern skier Sam Tarling of Dartmouth College as he took first in the Men’s 10km free technique race on day one of the … READ MORE →

Ekholm Blows Away Competition at IBU Worlds 15km – USA’s Studebaker 17th UPDATED

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Helena Ekholm was the only racer to shoot clean in the women’s 15km Individual at the IBU Worlds in Khanty-Mansiysk on Wednesday, claiming the gold in a time of … READ MORE →

Masters World Cup 2011 Day 3 – More Photos

(Vernon, BC) – Here’s a selection of more great photos capturing some of the race action on Day 3 of the Masters World Cup at Sovereign Lake, BC where 1,134 fit and fast master … READ MORE →

One Way Team Success with PREMIO Poles at Oslo and IBU Worlds

– One Way is pleased with its athletes’ performances at the 2011 FIS Nordic Ski Worlds in Oslo, Norway and IBU Championships in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, with five gold medals and even more hardware, … READ MORE →

Holmenkollen Insider Wrap Up – Relays, One Way, Aalberg, Toferer, Bjoergen’s Personal Waxer, Oslo Cathedral

(Oslo, Norway) – Sorry for the delay but we ended up with very slow internet connections over the final few days of the Oslo competitions, and also traveling home made for more sketchy internet … READ MORE →

Telemark Resort Reborn

(Cable, Wisconsin) – Telemark Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that the world famous Telemark Resort, in Cable Wisconsin, will remain open.  Telemark’s rebirth as a destination resort for outdoor enthusiasts will be managed … READ MORE →

NCAA Skiing Championships Open at Stowe on Mar. 9 – Live Web Cast

(Stowe, VT) – The clock is ticking to the start of the NCAA Skiing Championships 2011, hosted by the University of Vermont, in the snow drenched resort community of Stowe. On Tuesday the alpine … READ MORE →

Boe Takes 20km Individual Gold at Worlds – USA’s Nordgren Nails Career-Best 21st

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Norwegian biathlon stud, Tarjei Boe, continued his campaign for the yellow bib with a strong first place finish in Tuesday’s 20km Individual at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk. Boe missed … READ MORE →

Canada’s Burden Tops Women’s Freestyle at Masters WCup Day 3 – Interviews with Burden and McCabe

(Vernon, BC) – Monday was the biggest day of racing at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup with 405 Canadians gracing start lines out of 1,000 racers competing in the short distance races – … READ MORE →

2011 Junior Olympics – Sprint Champs Crowned on Day 1

(Minneapolis, MN) – The 2011 Junior Olympics are underway in Minneapolis, running March 7-12. The event venue, Theodore Wirth Regional Park, highlights the vibrancy of skiing in a large metropolitan area for the first … READ MORE →

Meet Jessie Diggins at the 2011 Midwest Junior Championships on March 12

– Watch the Junior Olympics Relays next Saturday morning (March 12) and then join the fun! Young skiers (15 and under) from across the Midwest gather for an exciting weekend of ski games, relays, … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest after Women’s 30km Mass Start

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the Women’s 30km Mass Start held on Saturday in Oslo and won … READ MORE →

Russians Dominate Master WCup Classic Races on Day 2 – Farley Interview

(Vernon, BC) – Russia showed their strength on Sunday in the classic mass starts dominating the field in the second day of competition at the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup, winning 11 golds out … READ MORE →

Interview with Dave Wood – New Nordic Academy Launched

(Rossland, BC) – Dave Wood was Canada’s most successful National Team cross-country ski coach, with career highlights including Beckie Scott’s legendary Olympic pursuit gold in 2002, Sara Renner’s sprint bronze at the Nordic World … READ MORE →

Northug Scores Final 50km Gold in Oslo – Canada’s Harvey 5th, USA’s Hoffman 30th UPDATED

(Oslo, Norway) – The skies remained clear, the temperature was just at the freezing point, the tracks were fast, and the fans were as crazy and fun as ever, as all of Norway prepared … READ MORE →

Finland’s Mäkäräinen Claims IBU Pursuit Gold Over Neuner – USA’s Studebaker 38th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Finland’s Kaisa Mäkäräinen overtook Germany’s Magdalena Neuner in a sharpshooting battle that lasted until the final stage. Both shot clean through the first three laps, but Neuner missed two keys targets … READ MORE →

Fourcade Rides Fast Skis to Pursuit Gold at IBU Worlds – USA’s Burke 30th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Martin Fourcade (FRA) jumped a podium spot to win Sunday’s 12.5km Pursuit race at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk on Sunday. The 22 year-old Frenchman’s victory marks the first of … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest – Standings after Men’s Relay

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Oslo Nordic Worlds 2011 Contest following the Men’s 4x10km Relay won by Norway over Sweden in second, with Germany in … READ MORE →

Mt. Borah Introduces “Gear for a Year” Design Contest

(Coon Valley, WI) –  Mt. Borah Custom Nordic has officially launched their “Gear for a Year” design contest. Each one of the winning teams, three categories in total, will receive the company’s highest quality … READ MORE →

Canada’s Kershaw Scratched from 50km

(Oslo, Norway) – The first hint was a relay team without Devon Kershaw on it two days ago. Team officials said he had caught a cold and would be resting for the final event … READ MORE →

Masters World Cup 2011 – Day 1 Full Results

(Vernon, BC) – The first day of the Sparkling Hill Masters World Cup started with high spirits in the fog. As the sun came out, so did the level of competition in every age … READ MORE →

Billy Demong to Race 50km Skate Final in Oslo

(Oslo, Norway) – American Nordic Combined Olympic gold medalist, Billy Demong from Vermontville, NY, is slated to compete in the final event of the 2011 Nordic World Championships on Sunday – the 50k freestyle … READ MORE →

Johaug Juggernaut Takes Gold in Women’s 30km – Stephen in 16th Leads Four Americans in Top 30

(Oslo, Norway) – It will be remembered as a day of records. First of all, the Norwegian women skied as if they were starting their first race at the Nordic World Championships with fresh … READ MORE →

Neuner Shoots Clean to Take Gold in 7.5km Sprint at Biathlon Worlds

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – It was Germany’s day at the IBU World Championships with veteran Magdalena Neuner claiming another title as she withstood powerful winds to shoot clean and claim gold in the women’s 7.5km … READ MORE →

Germany’s Peiffer Captures IBU Worlds Sprint Gold – USA’s Nordgren Career-Best in 26th

(Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia) – Germany’s Arnd Peiffer battled harsh wind conditions to capture gold in Saturday’s 10km Sprint at the IBU World Championships in Khanty-Mansiysk. The victory, which he accomplished after missing just one target, … READ MORE →