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Colorado Wins 2013 NCAA Championships as Reid and Havlick Claim 15/20km FR Titles

(Middlebury, VT) – The University of Colorado rallied with a first place and two runner-up efforts to comeback from a 54-point deficit to win its 19th NCAA Championship on Saturday at the Rikert Ski Center. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Cook 18th and Burke 28th as Fourcade and Gwizdon Take IBU WCup Sprints in Sochi

(Sochi, RUS) – Frenchman Martin Fourcade stormed to victory despite tough slow conditions that included mild temperatures around 1.6°C, light snow, and a slight breeze. But the slow skiing due to deep slushy snow … READ MORE →

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Sweden’s Emil Joensson Captures Sprint Cup Globe with Victory at Lahti WCup – Valjas 8th

(Lahti, Finland) – It was a good day at the office for Sweden’s Emil Joensson as he locked up the men’s Sprint Cup title taking the 1.55km FR sprint final over Ole Vigen Hattestad (NOR) in … READ MORE →

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USA’s Randall Bests Bjoergen in Lahti WCup Sprints to Clinch 2nd Sprint Cup Globe UPDATED

(Lahti, Finland) – In a dramatic match up in the women’s 1.55km FR Sprint World Cup final in Lahti, the last skate sprint of the season, the USA’s Kikkan Randall bested Norwegian star Marit … READ MORE →

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Randall and Vonn at Idatarod + Subway in Finland and Billy Demong on Luck

– Check out the latest tweets and news as USA Olympians Kikkan Randall and Lindsey Vonn are part of the famous Idatarod – billed as the world’s last great race – as the lead … READ MORE →

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Swedish Wax Truck – The Inside Scoop with Emil Joensson

– Swedish speed king, Emil Joensson, takes FIS XC for a look inside the Swedish Wax Truck to see how they create rocket skis for one of the fastest men on a pair of … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bryan Fletcher 7th in Nordic Combined on Day 1 of Lahti Ski Games

(Lahti, Finland) – On Friday at the opening day of the Lahti Ski Games a traditional Nordic weekend in Finland, Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) finished seventh in the individual Nordic Combined event. He … READ MORE →

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XC Oregon Summer 2013 Visiting College Skier Support Program

(Bend, Oregon) – The Bend, Oregon-based XC Oregon elite development team announces the renewal of our Visiting College Skier Program for Summer 2013.  Within this unique program, college skiers awarded grants or paid internships … READ MORE →

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The Hoff Report – Vierumäki, World Cup Periods, Old Friends and New + Season Goals

(Lahti, Finland) – Kris Freeman, Tad Elliott and I decided to ski on the great tourist trails here in Vierumäki this morning instead of driving the 35 minutes into Lahti. It was fun to … READ MORE →

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Bjornsen Blog – Val di Fiemme Wrap

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – I am just finishing up my week of Championships here in Val di Fiemme… looking back on all the great moments. At the same time, I am going through … READ MORE →

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2013 NCAA Championships 5/10km CL – Gruber and Oedegaard Top Fields on Day 2 + PHOTOS

(Middlebury, VT) – Vermont’s Anja Gruber took the women’s 5km interval start FR crown for the host team at the famed Rikert Nordic Center with a time of 15:31.1 as the 60th annual 2013 … READ MORE →

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Burke Goes Top Five at IBU Individual 20km WCup in Sochi – Dunklee 7th in Women’s Race

(Sochi, RUS) – Matching his same result as one season ago in Sochi, Russia, American Tim Burke finished 5th at 51 seconds behind Martin Fourcade of France, today’s winner in the Men’s 20 km … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after the Women’s 30km CL – CORRECTION

(Toronto, ON) – We apologize for the error in the Standings after the Women’s 30km CL initially posted and thank several contestants who contacted us about the problem. Here are the corrected standings for the … READ MORE →

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29th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cross-Country Ski Race – March 9

(Biwabik, Minn.) – The 29th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cross Country Ski Race will be held at Giants Ridge on Saturday, March 9, 2013.  “With the recent heavy snowfall, the race course has terrific snow … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) to race at Tahoe Donner [P] Nordic Focus

Tahoe Donner to Host Prestigious SuperTour Finals April 4-11 – Olympic Qualifier w/Kikkan Randall On Board

(Truckee, Calif.) – Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center, located in Truckee, Calif., is proud announce that it has been chosen to be one of the host venues for the United States Ski & … READ MORE →

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2013 NCAA Championship Banquet Video

(Middlebury, VT) – Check out this cool video courtesy of EISA in honour of the 2013 NCAA Skiing Championships, hosted by Vermont’s Middlebury College, now underway at the Middlebury Snow Ball (alpine) and at … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after the Women’s 30km CL

(Toronto, ON) – We are happy to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Women’s 30km CL competition. Check out our coverage of the race that saw Norway’s … READ MORE →

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Countdown to 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals Begins

(Whistler, BC) – In a few short weeks, athletes from around the country will converge on Whistler for the 2013 Haywood Cross Country Ski Nationals. March 23 to 31 will include races in both … READ MORE →

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Middlebury Rolls Out the Carpet for the 2013 NCAA Championships

(Middlebury, VT) – Hosted by Vermont’s Middlebury College, the 2013 NCAA Skiing Championships, are set to commence in less than 24 hours as all teams have arrived. The championships include both Alpine and Nordic … READ MORE →

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More Photos From the Men’s and Women’s 30/50km CL at the Nordic World Championships

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Here’s a selection of more photos from the Men’s 50km CL and the Women’s 30km CL races, the final events at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships held March … READ MORE →

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Interview with USA’s Kris Freeman after the Men’s 50km CL in Val di Fiemme

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The USA’s Kris Freeman didn’t have the Worlds he was hoping for but showed his top form is there with a strong leg in the men’s 4x10km Relay. As … READ MORE →

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The Way I See It – Crawford, Cockney, Northug, Kershaw, The Hoff, Olsson, Holland, Freeman

– I’m Back – A small sabbatical or hiatus as I was away skiing at various events. Lots has been going on during this time and here are some afterthoughts on what’s been happening … READ MORE →

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Fitzgerald Leads USA Women’s Sweep at Slavic Cup 10/15km CL Pursuit in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Kate Fitzgerald (USA) bettered her performance landing on the top step of the podium at the Slavic Cup in Nove Mesto on day 2 of the competition in the … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Dupont 11th in Legendary Vasaloppet

(Mora, Sweden) – Canada’s Andrea Dupont, known for her sprinting prowess on the Haywood NorAm circuit, finished an impressive 11th in the women’s field of the fabled 90km Vasaloppet in Sweden to log the … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after the Team Relays

March 3, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Team Relays. Check out our coverage of the women’s race that saw Norway’s … READ MORE →

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Burke Just Shy of IBU Mass Start Podium in Oslo – Moravec and Berger Win Again

(Oslo, NOR) – The USA’s Tim Burke had a stellar day finishing just off the podium in 4th in the men’s 15km Mass Start, as the IBU World Cup competitions at the Holmenkollen in … READ MORE →

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Jörgen Aukland and Laila Kveli Claim 89th Annual Vasaloppet Victories

(Mora, Sweden) – Jörgen Aukland, who won the Vasaloppet in 2008 with has five previous top placings, earned Norway’s fourth overall Vasaloppet victory today. Ole Ellefsaeter, 1971, and Anders Aukland, 2004, were the other … READ MORE →

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Sweden’s Olsson Scores Colossal Win in Men’s 50km CL at Nordic World Championships – Hoffman 27, Harvey 28th

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Sweden’s Johan Olsson delivered an astounding historic win on Sunday in the men’s 50km CL, the final race of the Nordic World Championships in Val di Fiemme.
Olsson soloed across the … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Kershaw Out of Men’s 50km CL at Nordic World Championships UPDATED

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw who placed 5th in the men’s 50km CL at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games is not on the start line for the men’s 5okm CL this morning, … READ MORE →

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Fitzgerald and Caldwell Podium at Slavic Cup in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto na Morave, CZE) – The USA’s Kate Fitzgerald tied for first place with Slovakia’s Daniela Kotschova in the women’s 3.3km FR at the Slavic Cup race in Nove Mesto na Morave, with … READ MORE →

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Bjoergen Triumphs in Women’s 30km CL at Nordic World Championships – USA’s Stephen 16th

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway demonstrated her superhero skiing ability today in front of 23,000 fans with an exciting race to the finish against Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) and Therese Johaug … READ MORE →

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Burke Finishes 15th as Fourcade Wins Blustery IBU Pursuit WCup in Oslo

(Oslo, Norway) – Strong gusts of wind plagued the shooting in the Men’s 12.5 km Pursuit at the famed Holmenkollen on Saturday as France’s Martin Fourcade claimed his third victory this season. After finishing … READ MORE →

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Norway’s Berger Goes Two for Two at IBU Pursuit in Oslo – Kocher 28th

(Oslo Holmenkollen, NOR) – Norwegian Tora Berger delighted the hometown crowd by claiming the victory on Saturday, for the second day in a row, in a penalty-laden women’s 10km Pursuit in Oslo. Berger finished … READ MORE →

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USA 6th in Inaugural Nordic Combined Team Sprint at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Strong sprinting by Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) and Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) moved the U.S. Ski Team up from tenth to finish sixth in the first ever Nordic … READ MORE →

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Bjoergen Captures 30km CL Victory Over Kowalczyk – USA’s Stephen Strong 16th

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Warm temperatures made for tough waxing conditions again in Val di Fiemme as Norway’s Marit Bjoergen countered Justyna Kowalczyk’s (POL) attack on the final climb up Zorzi in the … READ MORE →

Tora Berger (NOR) [P] Nordic Focus

Hometown Hero Berger Opens IBU World Cup in Norway With a Sprint Win

(Oslo Holmenkollen, NOR) – A balmy six degrees above zero, hard packed snow, and a partly cloudy sky were ideal conditions for Norway’s own Tora Berger to continue her winning ways by claiming victory … READ MORE →

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Norway Claims Men’s Team Relay Gold at 2013 Nordic Worlds – USA 10th, Canada 12th

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Like their female counterparts the Norwegian men, took the gold in the 4x10km relay event at the FIS Nordic Worlds in Val di Fiemme, Italy on Friday and once … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after 10/15km FR Individual Start

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to report the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the 10/15km free technique events. Read our coverage of the race, including Canada’s Ivan “Bulldog” … READ MORE →

Lindsey Van (USA) wins her first FIS Nordic World Championships gold in 2009. [P] Karolina Osenka file photo

USA Women Ski Jumpers to be Featured on NBC News’ Rock Center – Mar. 1

(Park City, UT) – Women’s ski jumping will be featured on NBC’s “Rock Center with Brian Williams” on Friday, March 1 at 10 p.m/9 central. The segment, “Flight Delay”, shares the story of Lindsey … READ MORE →

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Norway’s Boe Continues Winning Ways Claiming Victory at IBU WCup Sprint in Oslo

(Oslo, NOR) – With temperatures hovering above zero and very little wind, Norway’s Tarjei Boe sprinted to victory in front of the home town crowd on Thursday in the men’s 10km Sprint. Boe … READ MORE →

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USA Scores Best-Ever 4th as Norway Wins Women’s Team Relay at 2013 Nordic Worlds – Canada DNF – PHOTOS

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The powerhouse Norwegian squad led by Marit Bjoergen charged to victory today in the women’s 4x5km CL + FR at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships in Val di … READ MORE →

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Decision in Veerpalu Doping Case Appeal Postponed to March 25

  (Lausanne, Switzerland) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed its decision–expected today – on the appeal of Andrus Veerpalu reports Estonian Public Broadcasting. A decision is now expected by March 25.
Veerpalu, … READ MORE →

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Craftsbury GRP Ski Program Accepting Applications for 2013/14

(Craftsbury, VT) – The Craftsbury Green Racing Project (GRP) is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 training year. Space will be limited, but we hope to be able to add a few new members … READ MORE →

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Canada’s McKeever and Carleton Stomp to Gold at IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships

(Solleftea, Sweden) – Brian Mckeever and his guide Erik Carleton cranked out another gold medal at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships in Solleftea, Sweden on Wednesday.
Feeding off a hard-fought victory in the sprint … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after the Team Sprint

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Team Sprint events. Racing is getting hotter in Val di Fiemme as the weekend nears. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Stephen Stellar 5th in Women’s 10km FR as Johaug Wins Gold

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The USA’s Elizabeth Stephen raced to the best result of her career, finishing in 5th place, only 8.5 seconds off Russian bronze medalist, Yulia Tchekaleva, in women’s 10km FR … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Babikov Just Off Podium in 15km FR as Northug Wins First Gold of Nordic World Championships

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Norwegian Petter Northug set a devastating pace out of the start in the 15km individual start and created a gap large enough to hold on to his first gold … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest Standings after the Skiathlon

(Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest after the Skiathlon. With 225 teams entered and lots of racing still to come in Val di Fiemme, Italy, … READ MORE →

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Interviews with Coaches Matt Whitcomb and Justin Wadsworth following the Team Sprint in Val di Fiemme

(Val di Fiemme, Italy) – On Sunday, Feb. 24th, the USA’s Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins scored historic gold in the women’s 6×1.3km Team Sprint at the FIS Nordic World Championships in Val di … READ MORE →

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NENSA Names 2013 USSA New England Junior National Team

– (New Gloucester, Maine) –The Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent our region in the USSA Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships, to be held March 9-16th. … READ MORE →