March 16, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after round nine of the 2014/15 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup in Drammen, Norway.

In Drammen the Norwegians were ready to shine before home crowds. The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen was the only woman to advance ending up 26th – check out our women’s coverage here. For the men Andy Newell and Len Valjas made the heats facing off in the same quarter final as Valjas ended up 14th and Newell was 12th – read more here.

In the contest standings, team ShoSho IL Skrim 3000 has taken the lead back with 1,184 points as team Redjacket is now tied in second place with  Team Heckioda both with 1,172 points. TomaszB Team is in fourth with 1,164 points followed by Team Sockeye in fifth with 1,160 points.

View the full contest standings after Drammen HERE.

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

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