February 05, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest, after the 2015-16 Viessmann FIS World Cup in Drammen, Norway. Simeon Hamilton (USA) led the North American skiers with a strong 11th place in the men’s 1.2k CL sprints at Drammen as Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. earned his 50th victory on home snow (read our coverage here). In the women’s competiton, the USA’s Jessie Diggins was the top North American in 13th (read our coverage here) as Norway’s Maiken Caspersen Falla claimed her third consecutive win in Drammen.
After Drammen, Team xium continues to lead with 944 points, as The Pain Train moves into second with 921 points, while Skinorge06 and GoofyGoofyGulabs are tied at 917 points. Team agassiznordic is ranked fifth with 911 points.
View the full contest standings after Drammen HERE.
SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2015/16 Contest Prizes
* 1st Prize – Madshus Redline Carbon Skate Skis, Super Nano Skate Boots, Xcelerator 2.0 Bindings (value $1,650)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2 nights lodging in fully equipped cabin incl. all amenities (value $875)
* 3rd Prize – CCC High Sierra Snow Sports Canada Adjustable Wheeled Combo Bag (value $640)
* 4th Prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate Pro/Classic Boots (value $450)
* 5th Prize – Vauhti Wax Package – LDR HFC Block, HF Glide, Quick & Easy Glide Wax (value $300)
* 6th Prize – Yoko 9100 Poles (value $299)
* 7th Prize – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic Race Suit (value $159)
* 8th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Ski Care w/Stone Grind, Hot Box, Hardening, Race Prep (value $150)
* 9th Prize – Bliz Pro Flip Sunglasses (value $129)
* 10th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* WCup Breaks – SkiTrax 1-yr Subscription
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