Julia Ransom (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Ransom 40th in Women’s 7.5K Sprint Biathlon as Germany’s Dahlmeier Wins Olympic Gold

(Pyeongchang, South Korea) – Canadian Olympic newbie, Julia Ransom, led the charge for North America in cold and windy conditions finishing 40th in the women’s 7.5K sprint with one penalty as the biathlon competitions … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bickner 18th on Normal Hill on First Day of Olympic Ski Jumping – Canada’s Boyd-Clowes 26th

(Pyeongchang, South Korea) – USA’s Kevin Bickner, of the historic Norge Ski Club, finished 18th on the Normal Hill at the Alpensia Ski Jumping facility at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games. Canada’s lone competitor … READ MORE →

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PyeongChang 2018 RACE Schedules and TV Viewing

(Pyeongchang, South Korea) – With the Opening Ceremonies held on Friday (Korean time) the first Olympic medal races are set to take place on Sat. Feb. 10 starting with the Women’s Skiathlon. The whopping … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey [P] Nordic Focus

SkiTrax Roundtable #4 – Hopes and Expectations Let the Games Begin!

(Toronto, ON) – With the first races at the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games kicking off on Feb. 10 here’s our final question for the SkiTrax Roundtable crew including Alex Harvey, Kikkan Randall, Devon Kershaw, Andy … READ MORE →

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North Americans Go for Gold at Pyeongchang 2018 in South Korea

– CONGRATULATIONS! North America has caught up to the best in the world in cross-country skiing. In this Olympic year, American Jessica Diggins and Canada’s Alex Harvey have spearheaded astonishing results and hope to … READ MORE →

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WADA Statement Following CAS Decisions

(Montreal, Que.) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes the announcement today by the Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which dismissed the application filed on 6 February 2018 … READ MORE →

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Interview with USA’s Ida Sargent on her Crash, Injury and Soulful Journey to Pyeonchang

(Pyeongchang, South Korea) – Any athlete’s journey to the Olympic Games is full of anticipation, nerves, jet lag and a whole lot more especially if you’re U.S. Ski Team cross-country ski racer, Ida Sargent from Orleans, … READ MORE →

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Quebec ITU S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup for Elites & Age Groupers $8,000 in Prizes – REGISTER by Feb. 9

– Highlight of the program of the 14th Pentathlon des neiges, the Quebec ITU S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup will be presented on the Plains of Abraham from February 25th 2018. Elites and age groupers from multiple … READ MORE →

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2018 Olympic Winter Games Set to Begin – Team USA Press Conference

(PyeongChang, Korea) – In about 24 hours all the waiting will be over, as the 2018 Olympic Winter Games are set to begin heralded by the pageantry and anticipation of the Opening Ceremonies, here … READ MORE →

Sadie Bjornsen [P] Nordic Focus

SkiTrax Roundtable #3 – These Answers Will Surprise You

(Toronto, ON) – With the Games just around the corner we slipped in two more questions to the SkiTrax Roundtable crew including Alex Harvey, Kikkan Randall, Devon Kershaw, Andy Newell and Sadie Bjornsen for round … READ MORE →

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The CCES Completes Testing of Team Canada Prior to PyeongChang 2018

– “The CCES has fulfilled its promise to Canadian sport and its commitment to the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) through a robust, comprehensive intelligence based testing program for Canadian athletes,” said Paul Melia, President … READ MORE →

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France’s Dabudyk and Norway’s Berdal Win 45th König Ludwig Lauf

(Germany) – Thousands of marathon skiing enthusiasts travelled to Oberammergau in the German Bavaria to be part of the 45th edition of the traditional König Ludwig Lauf, the second stage of the FIS Worldloppet … READ MORE →

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IOC Bars Russian Athletes Cleared by CAS from Pyeongchang 2018

– In the latest twist to the ongoing drama surrounding Russian participation in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, the IOC announced on Feb. 5 that it is declining the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) request to … READ MORE →

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Frankowski and Norris Win 10/15km CL Pursuit on Final Day of Haywood Eastern Canadian Championships

(Cantley, Que.) – The weather changed dramatically, as warmer temperatures and heavy snow greeted the racers at the “Fresh Air Experience” pursuit races at Nakkertok Nordic. The American racers continued to dominate in the … READ MORE →

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Sad News – Allan Daigneault Passes Away

(Lacolle, Que.) – We are sorry to report that Allan Daigneault, 55, a long-time friend and associate to many cyclists, cross-country skiers and the Canadian Sporting Goods community has passed away.
Daigneault was very popular … READ MORE →

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New Blood Doping Scandal with 10,000 Tests Hits Winter Olympics

– Only days before the Pyeonchang 2018 Olympic Games begin a new database leak with results from more than 10,000 blood tests suggest 1/3 of all medallists recorded results judged as suspicious report the … READ MORE →

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USA’s Frankowski and Hegman Win 10/15km FR at Haywood Eastern Canadian Championships

(Cantley, Que.) – It was another cool, sunny day at the Nakkertok Ski Centre in Cantley, as the “The Cyclery” Race Day began with the men’s 15k skate races. The American racers have come … READ MORE →

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First Ever Junior Nordic World Championships Medal for U.S. Men Winning SILVER in Relay

(Goms, SUI) – The USA wrapped up its most successful week ever at the FIS Junior Nordic World Championships taking silver in the 4x5km Men’s Relay competition as the championships came to a close. … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing Skate skis, 9100 Poles and Bindings

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest Standings after Seefeld

(Toronto, ON) – We’re sorry for the delay and pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Seefeld, Austria, where the USA’s Sophie Caldwell took home a special … READ MORE →

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USA’s Ben Saxton and Becca Rorabaugh Win Haywood Easterns/SuperTour Sprint Titles

(Cantley, QC) – The Haywood Noram Eastern Canadian Championships and SuperTour race got underway today at Nakkertok, with chilly -15 degree temperatures but lots of sun.
The morning qualifiers were won by Becca Rorabaugh of … READ MORE →

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2018 FIS U23 Nordic World Ski Championships Skiathlon Results – USA’s Torchia 27th

(Goms, SUI) – American Ian Torchia led the North Americans finishing 27th in the U23 Men’s 30km Skiathlon 15/15km C/F as Russia’s Denis Spitsov claimed the gold over Frenchman Jules Lapierre by 2.9 seconds. … READ MORE →

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CAS Overturns IOC Sanctions vs 28 Russian Athletes but Upholds 11 Bans – Sochi 2014 Results Reinstated

(Switzerland) – In a stunning reversal the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) sanctions against 28 Russian athletes on Feb. 1 while upholding the sanctions against 11 Russian … READ MORE →

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Record BRONZE for USA’s Swirbul in Skiathlon at FIS Junior Worlds – Schumacher 15th, Canada’s Hynes 24th

(Goms, SUI) – American Hailey Swirbul (APU) is on roll earning her third career Junior Nordic Worlds medal, the most of any US Nordic skier, as she claimed the bronze in the women’s 10km … READ MORE →

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2018 U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Team Announced

(Colorado Springs, Colorado) – U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, announced today the 13 athletes and two guides named to the 2018 U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Team. The team, which boasts … READ MORE →

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2018 FIS U23 Nordic World Ski Championships Sprint FR – Canada’s Stewart-Jones 29th

(Goms, SUI) – Canada’s Katherine Stewart-Jones was the top North American in 29th in the U23 Women’s 10km CL on Sunday with American Lydia Blanchette in 30th as Russia’s Yana Kirpichenko won by 13.9 seconds … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax Roundtable #2 – Guess Who did Alex Harvey’s Laundry ?

(Toronto, ON) – We caught up with the SkiTrax Roundtable crew including Alex Harvey, Kikkan Randall, Devon Kershaw, Andy Newell and Sadie Bjornsen for round two… What’s the craziest / funniest thing that’s ever happened to … READ MORE →

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Eastern Canadian Championships – Largest Olympic-Style XC Ski Race Returns to Ottawa-Gatineau

(Gatineau, QC) – The Haywood NorAm, Eastern Canadian Championships, will be held from Feb. 2-4 at the Nakkertok Nordic Centre, 900 Ave Gatineau, Gatineau Quebec. Fri. 9:00-3:30; Sat. 9:00-1:30; Sun. 9:00-12:00.
The race will attract … READ MORE →

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

10 Days to PyeongChang – Can You Help APU Reach our Fundraising Goal?

– The 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea are just 10 days away! APU will have 10 athletes competing at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games (9 for the U.S. and 1 for … READ MORE →

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Diggins Blog – Brave Enough

– “I write down my goals so that when I get them, I’ll know I was brave enough to want them.” -Alexi Pappas. It can be incredibly hard, goal setting. It takes guts to … READ MORE →

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USA’s Swirbul Claims Record SILVER in Women’s 5K CL at Junior Worlds – USA’s Ogden 7th, Canada’s Cyr 12th

(Goms, SUI) – American Hailey Swirbul delivered a stellar SILVER performance in the women’s 5km CL today in Switzerland, the best-ever US xc ski result at the FIS Nordic Junior World Championships.
Russia’s Polina Nekrasova … READ MORE →

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USA’s Loomis Third in Nordic Combined 10km at FIS Junior World Championships

(Park City, Utah) – USA Nordic athlete Ben Loomis (Eau Claire, WI) climbed the podium today, finishing 3rd in the 10 kilometer individual event at the FIS Junior World Championships. It was the first … READ MORE →

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2018 FIS U23 Nordic World Ski Championships Sprint FR – Canada’s Leclair 15th

(Goms, SUI) – Canada’s Laura Leclair raced to 15th in the U23 Women’s Sprint FR on Sunday with teammate Maya MacIssac-Jones in 18th as Norway’s Tiril Udnes Weng took the win over Nadine Fähndrich … READ MORE →

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USA’s Halverson 8th & Canada’s Ritchie 12th in Sprint FR at 2018 FIS Junior Nordic World Ski Championships

(Goms, SUI) – Hannah Halverson (USA) APU led the North American charge finishing strong in 8th in the Junior Women’s  Sprint FR as the FIS Nordic Junior/U23 World Championships got underway on Sunday in … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey [P] Nordic Focus

Canadian Olympic Cross-country Skiing Team Announced for PyeongChang 2018

(Canmore, AB) — Canada will field a cross-country skiing team mixed with loads of international experience along with youthful energy and drive for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.
The national body for cross-country skiing … READ MORE →

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Supercamp at Sovereign Lake & SilverStar – February is Your Last Chance

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – The season is not over yet. In fact at Sovereign Lake and SilverStar there is a base of over 200cm, the skiing is amazing and the season is far from … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins Takes Impressive Victory in Women’s 10km FR Mass Start World Cup at Seefeld

(Seefeld, Austria) – The USA’s Jessica Diggins was on a mission and delivered in spades as took home her first victory this season claiming the women’s 10 km FR mass start World Cup in … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey 2nd in Men’s 15K FR Mst @ Seefeld as Cologna Wins – USA’s Bjornsen Career-best 9th

(Seefeld, Austria) – Canada’s Alex Harvey captured his third podium of the season finishing 2nd behind Switzerland’s Dario Colgona in the Men’s 15km FR mass start with Norway’s Martin Johnsrud Sundby in third.
The USA’s … READ MORE →

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Relay Bronze for USA’s Dunklee and Bailey at Open European Championships – Canada 8th

(Ridnaun-Val Ridanna, Italy) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee and Lowell Bailey capture the bronze medal on Sunday in the single mixed relay at the IBU Open European Championships in Italy with 10 spare rounds at … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey 8th & USA’s Hamilton 9th as Norway’s Klaebo Wins the Men’s Sprint FR in Seefeld

(Seefeld, Austria) – Canada’s Alex Harvey battled to 8th in the men’s 1.1km Freestyle sprint as Norway’s Johannes Klaebo topped the podium again with Lucas Chanavat, of France in second followed by Sweden’s Calle … READ MORE →

Sophie Caldwell [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Caldwell Wins Women’s Sprint FR in Historic World Cup Tie at Seefeld – Canada’s Beatty Grabs Top 20

(Seefeld, Austria) – The USA’s Sophie Caldwell took home a special victory in the women’s 1.1km Freestyle sprint event with Laurien van der Graaf (Sui) joining her on the top step of the podium … READ MORE →

Brian Mckeever [P] Nordic Focus

Canadians Ski to Gold and Bronze at IPC World Cup in Germany

(Obberied, Germany) – Canada’s Para-Nordic athletes added another gold and bronze to their bag of medals at the IPC World Cup in Obberied, Germany on Tuesday in sprint racing.

Brian McKeever struck gold in the … READ MORE →

Jessica Diggins (USA) [P] NordicFocus

U.S. Olympic Cross Country Skiing Team Announced

– U.S. Ski & Snowboard Friday (January 26) announced its selections for the 2018 U.S. Olympic Cross Country Skiing Team that will compete at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 beginning February 9.
A team … READ MORE →

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U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Team Announced

– Olympic Trials winner Bryan Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, Colo.) will lead a team of five nordic combined skiers in PyeongChang. U.S. Ski & Snowboard today (Jan. 25) announced its selections for the 2018 U.S. … READ MORE →

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Russians Sergey Ustiugov and Anton Shipulin Banned from PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games

– With only two weeks until the Games, top Russian athletes, xc skier Sergey Ustiugov and biathlete Anton Shipulin have been banned from the PyeongChang Olympic Games reports Inside the Games. Viktor Ahn, a … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing Skate skis, 9100 Poles and Bindings

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest Standings after Planica

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to present the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Planica, Germany, where the USA’s Jessie Diggins powered to a fab 4th-place finish in the women’s … READ MORE →

Senior Women’s podium [P] CCC

Ontario and Alberta Race to Haywood Westerns Relay Victories

(Red Deer, AB) – After 2 days of intense, individual start racing at the Haywood NorAm Western Canadian Championships, visiting Team BC had taken a slim 130 point lead 3337 to 3207 going into … READ MORE →

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France’s Aurelie Dabudyk and Adrien Mougel Win 44th Dolomitenlauf

(Austria) – For the 44th time now hundrets of skiers enjoyed the great winterlandscape of the Dolomitenlauf, the Austrian Worldloppet race and opening stage of the FIS Worldloppet Cup 2018. Already before the race … READ MORE →

Senior Men’s podium [P] CCC

Andy Shields and Annika Hicks Win Haywood NorAm Western Canadians

(Red Deer, AB) – A chilly start to the day in Red Deer, but the temperatures climbed to close to zero, as racing action unfolded with classic mass starts. The men raced a 15k … READ MORE →

Men’s podium [P] Nordic Focus

Poltoranin Claims Record World Cup Win in Men’s 15K CL at Planica

(Planica, Slovenia) – Kazakhstan’s Alexey Poltoranin was unstoppable in the men’s 15 km classic taking the win over Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo in second at 13.2 second back. Sweden’s Calle Halfvarsson claimed the final … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins [P] Nordic Focus

Diggins 10th in 10K CL at Planica as Parmokoski Takes 1st World Cup Victory – Patterson Strong 20th

(Planica, Slovenia) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins finished 10th while teammate Caitlin Patterson was a strong 20th as  Finland’s Krista Parmakoski took home her first World Cup win with a victory in the women’s … READ MORE →