January 30, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after round six of the 2014/15 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup in Rybinsk, Russia.

The USA’s Liz Stephen (USA) made history with a second-place result in the women’s 10km FR (read about it here) and teammate Jessie Diggins (US) sprinted to fifth in the 1.2km FR sprints (read our coverage here). Canada’s Alex Harvey (CAN) finished a strong ninth in the men’s 15km FR in Russia, won by Dario Cologna (SUI) (read our coverage here).

There’s been a shake-up in the contest standings and the race is tight after the sixth round, with Team Heckioda, VT moving into top spot with 830 points, while TomaszB Team has appeared on the leader board with 829 points in second position, only one point off first. Team ShoSho IL Skrim 3000 is another single point down, falling to third place with 828 points.

View the full contest standings after Rybinsk HERE.

These are the only FIS Fantasy Nordic contests of their kind worldwide so don’t miss your chance to enjoy fabulous top level XC ski racing and the chance to win fabulous prizes.

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Fischer, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rudy Project, High Peaks Cyclery, Bjorn Daehlie, Yoko, One Way, Madshus, Concept2 and Buff.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2014/15 Contest Prizes

* 1st Prize – Fischer Carbonlite Package Skis, Boots, Poles and Xcelerator Bindings (value $1,550)
* 2nd Prize – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – 2-night luxury package w/breakfast & Spa (value $850)
* 3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 4th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Backcountry Day Trip for 2 people incl. Pro guides, equipment (value $400)
* 5th Prize – Bjorn Daehlie XC Ski Suit (value $300)
* 6th Prize – Yoko 9100 Poles (value $299)
* 7th Prize – One Way Cata Pro Jacket (value $260)
* 8th Prize –Madshus Kit w/Ski Bag, Waist Belt Bag, Headware (value $130)
* 9th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* 10th Prize – Buff Merino Wool China Blue Dye (value $42)
* WCup Breaks – SkiTrax 1-yr Subscription

SkiTrax is North America’s leading Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC).