Archive | January, 2015

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest Standings after Toblach 5/10km CL

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to present the standings of our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest after round four in Toblach, Italy. Team USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was the … READ MORE →

Bjornsen Strong 8th in 5km CL as Bjoergen Takes 4th Consecutive Win at the Tour de Ski

January 7, 2014 (Toblach, Italy) – American Sadie Bjornsen continues her stellar rise through the ranks, claiming a strong 8th place finish in the women’s 5km CL won by the seemingly unbeatable Marit Bjoergen (NOR) … READ MORE →

Poltoranin Wins Tour de Ski 10km CL in Toblach – Canada’s Harvey 14th

January 7, 2014 (Toblach, Italy) – Kazakhstan’s Alexey Poltoranin gambled and won choosing to go without wax on skate skis and skied to victory in the men’s 10km CL in Toblach, Italy, stage 4 of the … READ MORE →

Czech Republic Triumphs in IBU Women’s Relay at Oberhof

(Oberhof, GER) – Amidst characteristic fog and soft snow in Oberhof, Germany, the Czech Republic squad prevailed to take the women’s 4×6 km Relay using 7 spare rounds as France took the silver at … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest Standings after Val Mustair

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings of our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest after the third round in Val Mustair, Switzerland. Team USA skiers had strong … READ MORE →

New Canadian Sport and Funding Partnership Formed

(Vancouver, BC) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and the Canadian Sport Institute Network (CSIN) announced on Wednesday a substantial partnership and high performance sport funding agreement.

The new multi-year, … READ MORE →

APU’s Brennan and Rorabaugh 1-2 in Women’s Sprint CL at 2015 U.S. XC Nationals – Blackhorse-von Jess Tops Men’s Field + PHOTOS

(Houghton, Michigan) – Snowy conditions and +5 degree temps saw Rosie Brennan and Becca Rorabaugh give APU Nordic Ski Center a 1-2 top podium finish in the women’s A-Final Classic Sprint CL on Day … READ MORE →

USA’s Hamilton Strong 8th in TdS Men’s Sprint FR at Val Mustair – Pellegrino Wins Squeaker UPDATED

(Val Mustair, Switzerland) – Simi Hamilton scored a strong 8th as Italy’s Federico Pellegrino delivered a knockout punch besting Norway’s Petter Northug and Martin Johnsrud Sundby at the line in the men’s 1.4km Sprint … READ MORE →

Caldwell Solid 7th as Bjoergen Takes Women’s 1.4km Sprint FR at Val Müstair Tour de Ski – Randall 13th

(Val Müstair, Switzerland) – The USA’s Sophie Caldwell logged a strong 7th as Marit Bjoergen (NOR) secured another victory today in the women’s 1.4km FR Sprint in Val Müstair, Switzerland on stage three of … READ MORE →

U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Nationals and NorAm Day 3 Report, Results – Cnossen Tops Again

(Midway, UT) – Today Soldier Hollow Resort again played host to the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Nationals & NorAm, this time a Short Distance Cross Country competition. The event was run with an international … READ MORE →

Cable 2015 Reveals Lumberjack Mascot “Tim Burr”

(Cable, WI) – The organisers of the 2015 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships, taking place in Cable, Wisconsin, USA, from 23 January – 1 February, have unveiled the mascot of the competition – a … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest Standings after Obertsdorf

(Toronto, ON) – With over 400 teams entered from around the world we are pleased to announce the standings of our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest after the first … READ MORE →

U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Nationals and NorAm Day 2 Report, Results – Cnossen Scores

(Soldier Hollow, Utah) – On Sunday, Soldier Hollow Resort played host to the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing Nationals & NorAm cross-country Sprint competition on Day 2 in terrific conditions on a technical course with … READ MORE →

A Guide to Trips at Stake at the U.S. Cross Country Championships

– Every year, the U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships, often called “Nationals” plays host to the skiers not racing in Europe, skiers making a jump to the next step, beyond racing in the U.S. … READ MORE →

Interview with Alex Harvey after TdS 2015 15km CL Pursuit Silver

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – Canada’s Alex Harvey executed a near-perfect race yesterday in the men’s 15k CL pursuit, Stage 2 at the Tour de Ski in Obertsdorf, Germany to capture a close silver, only 0.6s … READ MORE →

FIS Tour de Ski Live Stream of The Lounge to Feature Kikkan Randall – Jan. 7

– We would like to inform you about a new project for this year’s Tour de Ski presented by Craft Sportswear – the Tour de Ski Lounge. For three nights during the annual highlight … READ MORE →

Bratrud and Gregg Triumph in 10/15km FR Races at 2015 U.S. Cross Country Championships + PHOTOS

(Houghton, Michigan) – Cold and windy conditions greeted skiers for the opening of the 2015 U.S. Cross Country Championships with the 10/15 km FR race. Snow conditions have be great in Houghton, Michigan which … READ MORE →

Harvey Scores Stellar Silver as Northug Claims 15km CL Victory at Tour de Ski

 (Obertsdorf, GER) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was skiing the near perfect race again but was edged out at the line by wily Norwegian star Petter Northug Jr., who surged from behind at the end for … READ MORE →

Bjoergen Rules Women’s 10km CL at Tour de Ski – USA’s Bjornsen 14th, Stephen 15th

 (Obertsdorf, GER) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen stamped her authority once again on the Tour de Ski extending her margin over her closest rival to 1:01.2 as she claimed the women’s 10km CL pursuit today in … READ MORE →

USA’s Bryan Fletcher 9th in Nordic Combined World Cup at Schonach

(Schonach, Germany) – Bryan Fletcher from Steamboat Springs, CO, skied to another top 10, finishing ninth in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Schonach. Brother Taylor was 24th as Lukas Klapfer of Austria … READ MORE →

Interviews with Hanneman and Brennan at U.S. Cross Country Championships + Course Preview Video

(Houghton, Michigan) – The 2015 U.S. Cross Country Championships run from Jan. 4-10 in Houghton, Michigan, and SkiTrax is on site with legendary race announcer, Peter Graves, who reports, “Nearly 400 athletes are set … READ MORE →

U.S. Paralymics Nordic Skiing Nationals – Biathlon Sprint Results

(Soldier Hollow, Utah) – Soldier Hollow Resort hosted the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing first event, the Biathlon Sprint competition, held on Jan. 3.  With clean shooting U.S. Paralympics National Team athletes Andy Soule and … READ MORE →

Canada’s Harvey 13th in Men’s 4.4km Prologue at Tour de Ski – Super Dario in Charge

(Obertsdorf, GER) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was a solid 13th in the men’s 4.4km Prologue at the prestigious Tour de Ski but the day belonged to Swiss star Dario Cologna who fired warning shots … READ MORE →

USA’s Bjornsen Strong 7th and Stephen 8th as Bjoergen Claims Tour de Ski Prologue

(Obertsdorf, GER) – The 9th FIS Tour de Ski got underway today with the women’s 3.3km Prologue and the USA’s Sadie Bjornsen and Liz Stephen took the opportunity to claim strong top-10 results finishing … READ MORE →

SYNC US Collegiate Ski Coaches Poll Launched

(Denver, CO) – The defending NCAA Champion Denver Pioneers are the top ranked team in the pre-season according to the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association.  The 2015 Pre-season SYNC Coaches Poll, the … READ MORE →

Inside the Fence – Tour de Ski Oberstdorf Prologue Course Preview

(Obertsdorf, GER) – Inside the Fence previews the opening stage of the 9th edition of the FIS Tour de Ski presented by Craft Sportswear.  For the first competition the ladies’ will complete two laps … READ MORE →

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest with Over $4,000 in Prizes – Last Chance, Final Updated LISTS

(Toronto, ON) – The final start lists are in and today is your last chance to register or revise your team for our 7th annual international SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2014/15 Contest with over … READ MORE →

U.S. Biathlon Finalizes Teams for 2015 Youth/Junior World Championships and Jr. Open European Championships

(New Gloucester, Maine) – U.S. Biathlon’s International Competition Committee is happy to announce additional team members for the 2015 Youth / Junior World Championships in Minsk-Raubichi, Belarus, Feb 17-24, 2015, details here. The Youth … READ MORE →

FIS Tour de Ski Update – Snow Conditions, Schedule, Race Changes and Formats

– The 9th edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear gets underway in two days. After a week of cold weather and snowfall, the FIS Tour de Ski venues … READ MORE →

Haywood NorAm Snow Report #2 at Highlands Nordic – Green Light for Canadian Jr/U23 Worlds Trials

(Duntroon, ON) – Conditions continue to improve at Highlands with new snow each day.  Snowmaking is ongoing around the chalet and upper stadium areas with the skate trails open throughout the facility – webcam … READ MORE →


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