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Emily Young Goes the Distance to Win Silver Medal at Para-Nordic World Cup in Canmore

(Canmore, Alta.) – Canada’s Emily Young rattled off her third-straight podium performance at the season-opening Para-Nordic World Cup in Canmore, Alta. winning the silver medal on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old skied onto the silver step of … READ MORE →

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

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

(Toronto, ON) – Check out the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Davos where the USA’s Kikkan Randall landed on the podium in third in the women’s FR Sprint and … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee Shoots Clean for Top-10 Finish in Women’s Sprint at IBU World Cup 3 in France

(Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Susan Dunklee delivered her best performance this season cleaning all 10 targets in the women’s sprint for a 10th-place finish as the BMW IBU World Cup 3 got underway … READ MORE →

The Gatineau Loppet Celebrates 40th Anniversary

(Gatineau, Que.) – High spirits marked the Gatineau Loppet Organizing Committee’s official launch of the festivities surrounding the 40th edition of the biggest international cross-country ski event in Canada. Thousands of local skiers, and … READ MORE →

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WADA Reveals New Data from Moscow Lab to 60 International Federations – 1,000s of Athletes Samples

(Lausanne, Switzerland) – Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Team, led by Gunter Younger, Director of I&I, met with over 60 representatives from International Federations (IFs), the International Olympic Committee … READ MORE →

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Labrador On-Snow Camp Dec. 3-10 at Menihek Nordic Featured Plenty of Snow

(Labrador) – It was a great week for the Labrador Provincial On-Snow Camp at Menihek Nordic from Dec. 3-10 with plenty of snow, good trails and mostly warm temperatures. Provincial Coach Luke Dunphy along … READ MORE →

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Emily Young Wins Back-to-Back Bronze Medals at Para-Nordic World Cup on Home Snow

(Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Emily Young was on a hunting exploration at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Sunday afternoon. After venturing 7.5-kilometres skate-skiing through the tall pines at one of the world’s most challenging … READ MORE →

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Registration for the Nakkertok Alumni Candy Cane Cup Closes 12 Midnight Dec. 13

(Cantley,  QC) – Registration for the Nakkertok Alumni Candy Cane Cup closes midnight tonight. The Nakkertok Alumni Candy Cane Cup is an early season, CPL points race.
The idea behind this event is to host … READ MORE →

Alexander Bessmertnykh (RUS) [P] Nordic Focus

Three More Russian XC Skiers Suspected of Doping – Kryukov, Bessmertnykh, Matveyeva in Hot Water

(Moscow, Russia) – According to the Russian News Agency, TASS, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspects three more Russian cross-country skiers of anti-doping rules violations. Olympic gold medallist Nikita Kryukov along with Alexander Bessmertnykh … READ MORE →

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IBU Executive Board Relegates the Russian Biathlon Union to Provisional Membership

– Following the decision of the IOC to suspend the Russian NOC and create a path for a clean individual athlete to compete at the Pyoengchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, the IBU Executive Board … READ MORE →

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USA’s Caitlin Patterson and Ian Torchia Win Haywood NorAm/US SuperTour 10/15km FR Races

(Vernon, BC) – Day two of the Haywood NorAm & Sprints / USSA SuperTour saw sunny skies and a temperature hovering around -2 degree Celsius as skiers from around North America tackled the gruelling … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Claims Strong 10th in Men’s 15km FR at Davos World Cup as Manificat Tops Field

(Davos, Switzerland) (Davos, Switzerland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey posted his best result at high altitude in Davos finishing 10th in the men’s 15km individual start won by Maurice Manificat (Fra). Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov finished … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bjornsen Leads 4 Americans into Top 20 in Women’s 10km FR Interval Start at Davos

(Davos, Switzerland) – Sadie Bjornsen led four Americans in the top 20 with a solid 12th-place finish in the women’s 10 km interval start as Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (NOR) topped the field once again … READ MORE →

Julia Ransom (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada 9th as Germany Claims IBU World Cup Women’s 4x6km Relay at Hochfilzen

(Hochfilzen, AUT) – Canada’s Emma Lunder, Rosanna Crawford, Megan Bankes and Julia Ransom raced to a 9th-place finish as Germany took the win in the women’s 4x6km Relay at the close of the BMW … READ MORE →

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Team USA 9th in IBU Men’s Relay at Hochfilzen as Norway Triumphs – Canada 15th

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Team USA raced to a 9th-place finish on Sunday in the men’s 4×7.5-kilometer relay as Norway claimed a solo victory in windy Hochfilzen with Germany second and France third. The Canadian team … READ MORE →

Open Men’s Sprint Podium [P] Peggy Hung

Canada’s Thompson and USA’s Miller Win Haywood NorAm / USSA SuperTour Sprints at Sovereign Lake

(Vernon, BC) – Over 550 skiers from around North America eager to rid themselves of the early-season race butterflies ascended upon the Rotary Stadium at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre today for the first … READ MORE →

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USA’s Hamilton 9th as Norway’s Klaebo Claims Record 6th Victory in Men’s 1.5km Sprint FR at Davos

(Davos, SUI) – The USA’s Simi Hamilton led the North Americans finishing 9th after advancing to the semis in the men’s 1.5km Sprint F won by Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo who recorded his 6th … READ MORE →

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Randall in 3rd Leads Three Americans in Sprint FR Final @ Davos – Nilsson Wins Over Falla

(Davos, SUI) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall took home her first World Cup podium since having her first child in April 2016. Officially it was her second podium since the arrival of Breck as … READ MORE →

Sean Doherty (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Doherty 17th In IBU World Cup Pursuit as Boe Triumphs Again in Hochfilzen – Canada’s Lunder 27th

(Hochfilzen, AUT) – American Sean Doherty sharpened his sprint performance to claim 17th in the men’s 12.5km pursuit with two penalties at 2:12.8 behind winner Johannes Thingnes Boe of Norway. Amidst snowy conditions Boe … READ MORE →

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U.S. Ski Team Rolls Out New Wax Truck + PHOTOS

(Davos, SUI) – When the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team rolled into Davos, Switzerland for the FIS Cross Country World Cup this weekend, it did do so in style. Thanks to a network of … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Smith 19th & USA’s Doherty 22nd w/Clean-shooting at Hochfilzen Sprint – Boe & Domracheva Win

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – Canada’s Nathan Smith delivered clean shooting en route to 19th in the men’s 10-kilometer Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup 2 in Hochfilzen as Johannes Thingnes Boe of Norway was … READ MORE →

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Canmore World Cup Kicks Off Para Nordic Ski Season Dec. 9-17

(Canmore, AB) – Another exciting World Cup season for Nordic skiing is about to get underway. Athletes are in top form going into the crucial Paralympic year and the battles on the mountain slopes … READ MORE →

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One Way Nordic Sample Sale Dec 15-16 in Toronto

(Toronto, ON) – One Way Nordic Canada in Toronto is hosting a Winter Clothing Sample Sale. All items are priced to go, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get new winter/Nordic gear!
December 15th … READ MORE →

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Bend Endurance Academy Welcomes Sandy Visnack as New Executive Director

(Bend, OR) – Sandy Visnack of Bend, Oregon has been named the next Executive Director of the Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) by the organization’s governing board.  Ms. Visnack will assume this new role on … READ MORE →

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

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

(Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Lillehammer where American Sadie Bjornsen was on the Sprint CL podium again on Day 1 – then her … READ MORE →

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INSIDE THE FENCE – It’s Not the Size of the Truck

(Davos, SUI) – By far the most fun we have ever had making an Inside the Fence episode. Big thanks to the wax staff from the USA, Switzerland, France, Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland … READ MORE →

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INSIDE THE FENCE – It’s Not the Size of the Truck

(Davos, SUI) – By far the most fun we have ever had making an Inside the Fence episode. Big thanks to the wax staff from the USA, Switzerland, France, Canada, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland … READ MORE →

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IOC Suspends Russian NOC and Creates Path for Clean Athletes at PyeongChang 2018

– The IOC Executive Board today studied and discussed the findings of the Commission led by the former President of Switzerland, Samuel Schmid, addressing the systematic manipulation of the anti-doping system in Russia. This … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey Races to Strong 6th in Men’s 30km Skiathlon in Lillehammer as Norway’s Klaebo Wins Again

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey earned his best result this season with a strong 6th place finish against a stacked field in the men’s 30km Skiathlon as Johannes Klaebo captured gold again besting … READ MORE →

Jessica Diggins [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Diggins Stellar 5th in 15km Skiathlon as Kalla Triumphs in Lillehammer

(Lillehammer, Norway) – American Jessie Diggins claimed a stellar 5th in the women’s 15km Skiathlon on Sunday showing her fine form as Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla took home her first-ever World Cup Skiathlon victory. Norway’s … READ MORE →

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Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy Announces Allison McArdle as New High Performance Coach

(Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance AWCA is very pleased to announce that Allison McArdle will be joining our organisation starting January 1st, as a High Performance Coach. Allison will work with Chris Jeffries, … READ MORE →

Lowell Bailey [P] Nordic Focus

Bailey 17th in Men’s 12.5km Pursuit at Ostersund as Fourcade Takes Solid Victory

(Ostersund, Sweden) – American Lowell Bailey moved up five places to finish 17th in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit on Sunday at the BMW IBU World Cup 1 in Ostersund with two penalties. Martin Fourcade … READ MORE →

Julia Ransom (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Herrmann Claims Second IBU World Cup in Women’s 10K Pursuit at Östersund – Canada’s Ransom 23rd

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom finished 23rd with two penalties as Germany’s Denise Herrmann claimed her second World Cup victory winning the women’s 10K pursuit at the BMW IBU World Cup in Östersund … READ MORE →

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Johansson Norgren and Nygaard Win Sgambeda

(Italy) – Britta Johansson Norgren, Lager 157 Ski Team, achieved a clean sweep in Sgambeda winning all her individual categories. Andreas Nygaard, Team Santander, showed his strength and beat everyone in a mass sprint … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 28th as Norway’s Klaebo Wins Men’s CL Sprint at Lillehammer

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 28th as Norway’s Johannes Klaebo continued his class act winning the men’s 1.3km CL Sprint on day one in Lillehammer. Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov was second with teammate … READ MORE →

Sadie Bjornsen [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Bjornsen Podiums Again Takes 3rd in Women’s 1.3km CL Sprint in Lillehammer

(Lillehammer, Norway) – American Sadie Bjornsen took home her second podium this season after topping the qualifications landing third on the women’s 1.3km CL Sprint podium in Lillehammer.
Maiken Caspersen Falla (Nor) powered away from … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Scott Gow Claims Career-best 16th in Men’s IBU WCup 10K Sprint in Ostersund as Tarjei Boe Wins

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Canadian Scott Gow shot clean en route to claiming a career-best 16th in the men’s 10K sprint in Ostersund, Sweden as Norway’s Tarjei Boe took home his first victory since 2013 … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Ransom 29th in Women’s 7.5km Sprint as Germany’s Herrmann Claims First IBU World Cup

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom led the North American charge placing 29th with clean shooting in the women’s 7.5-kilometer sprint at round #1 of the BMW IBU World Cup in Ostersund, Sweden.
Germany’s Denise … READ MORE →

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard to Live Stream Opening SuperTour Weekend

(West Yellowstone, Mont.) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, in a newly established content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), will live stream all of the events from this weekend’s opening cross country … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – High Performance Director @ Cross Country Canada

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada (CCC) is seeking a world-class High Performance Director (HPD) to lead the development and execution of CCC’s High Performance vision and plan and ultimately drive … READ MORE →

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Norway’s Boe Takes Men’s 20km IBU World Cup in Sweden with Perfect Shooting – USA’s Burke’s 32nd

(Ostersund, SWE) – American Tim Burke placed 32nd in the men’s 20km individual race with three penalties at 5:24.2 behind winner Johannes Thingnes Boe from Norway who cleaned all targets. It was Boe’s 14th … READ MORE →

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

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest – Final Countdown EXTENDED to 12 Midnight EST

(Toronto, ON) – With only hours to go we’re in the countdown to the final deadline to register your team for the 9th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest. With over $4,000 … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Julia Ransom Nails Career-best 9th in Women’s 15km at IBU World Cup Kick Off in Sweden

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom took home her first top-10 finish in the women’s 15-kilometer at the IBU World Cup 2017/18 season kick-off at Ostersund, Sweden on Nov. 29. Perfect shooting was the … READ MORE →

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FIS Imposes Provisional Suspensions on 6 Russian Cross-Country Skiers

– The IOC Disciplinary Commission recently issued its decisions in the cases against Cross-Country skiers Alexander Legkov, Evgeniy Belov, Julia Ivanova, Evgenia Shapovalova, Alexey Petukhov and Maxim Vylegzhanin on 1st and 9th November and … READ MORE →

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A Cross Country Ski Story by Bjorger Pettersen Launched – 435 Pages with 300+ Photos

– Friesens Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Bjorger V. Pettersen’s amazing in-depth book “A Cross Country Ski Story” that chronicles the development of the sport of cross-country skiing in Canada, the … READ MORE →

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

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest – Countdown Begins

(Toronto, ON) – The countdown for the final deadline to register your team for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest has begun. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes while taking … READ MORE →

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West Yellowstone 5/10km FR Season Opener – More PHOTOS

(West Yellowstone, MT) – Check out these additional photos from the West Yellowstone 5/10km FR season opener this past weekend where tight finishes saw CXC’s Kyle Bratrud and Caitlin Gregg (CXC Team/LNR/Team Gregg) top the … READ MORE →

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IOC Sanctions Five Russian Athletes and Publishes First Full Decision as Part of the Oswald Commission Findings

– Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published new decisions from the Oswald Commission hearings, which are being conducted in the context of the Sochi 2014 forensic and analytic doping investigations. As a … READ MORE →

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Harvey Just Off Final Podium in 4th at Ruka Triple World Cup Opener as Klaebo Bests Sundby

(Ruka, Fin) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished a fab fourth, a mere 0.6 seconds off the final podium, as Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo claimed the season opening Ruka Triple mini-tour.
Fellow Norge and defending champ, … READ MORE →

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Norway Triumphs in Mixed Relay as IBU World Cup Kicks Off in Sweden – Canada 15th, USA 21st

(Oestersund, Sweden) – Norway took home the mixed relay crown again as the BMW IBU World Cup got underway in Oestersund, Sweden. The Norwegian squad used 13 spare rounds as anchor Emil Hegle Svendsen … READ MORE →