Gabriela Koukalova (CZE) [P] Nordic Focus

Koukalova Takes Women’s IBU World Cup Mass Start Victory at Home in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – Gabriela Koukalova of Czech Republic thrilled the home crowd with her victory in the women’s mass start; the first podium for the Czech team this week and Koukalova’s second win … READ MORE →

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FIS Launches Official App

– FIS is pleased to announce the launch of its new official mobile application – the FIS App – on Friday, December 16. Available on Android and iOS devices, the FIS App will offer … READ MORE →

Andy Newell [P] CCC

Haywood NorAm Day 2 Buff Skate Sprints – Newell and Flowers Win

(Rossland, BC) – It was another chilly day in Rossland, B.C. with the temperature around -15 deg. C. as the Haywood NorAm, Buff skate sprints took place at Black Jack ski club.
In the morning … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey 7th and USA’s Bjornsen 20th in Men’s 15km FR in La Clusaz – Krogh Bests Sundby

(La Clusaz, FRA) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was a strong 7th in the men’s 15km FR in La Clusaz but a fateful crash took him out of the mix for the podium as Norway’s … READ MORE →

Rosie Brennan (USA) [P] Angus Cockney

USA Brennan 22nd and Career-best 26th for Canada’s Beatty in Women’s 10km FR at La Clusaz as Weng Wins

(La Clusaz, FRA) – The USA’s Rosie Brennan was the top North American in 22nd while Canada’s Dahria Beatty continued her good form chalking up the best distance result of her career, finishing 26th … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Dunklee Nails Personal Best 4th in Women’s Pursuit at IBU World Cup in Nove Mesto – Canada’s Ransom 19th

(Nove Mesto, CZE) – American Susan Dunklee continued her world class performances with a personal-best 4th in the women’s pursuit at the BMW IBU World Cup 3 in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic on Saturday. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bailey Recovers to Claim 9th in Men’s Pursuit at IBU World Cup in Nove Mesto – Fourcade in Charge

(Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Following a tough start the USA’s Lowell Bailey battled back after two missed targets to a strong 9th place finish in the men’s 12.5k Pursuit on Saturday as Martin … READ MORE →

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Secret Number Codes in McLaren Report Reveal Top Russian Skiers Involved in Major Doping Scandal

– Three top Russian cross-country skiers, Alexander Legkov, Maxim Vylegzhanin, and Nikita Kriukov have been implicated in a doping scandal that threatens to shut down the Russian national team according to a report in … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Dunklee Claims Brilliant Bronze in Women’s Sprint at IBU World Cup in Nove Mesto

(Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – American Susan Dunklee is poised to land on the top step of the podium as she delivered another stellar result claiming the bronze on Friday with clean shooting and … READ MORE →

Scott Gow [P] John Gibson

Canada’s Gow Career-best 18th in Men’s Sprint at IBU WCup in Nove Mesto – Fourcade Scores Hat-trick, USA’s Bailey 20th

(Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Calgary’s Scott Gow shot clean and posted a career-best 18th in the men’s 10km Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup 3 in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic on Thursday. … READ MORE →

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NBCUniversal to Launch Domestic Olympic Channel

(Park City, Utah) – An announcement by NBCUniversal today holds the opportunity to bring even more ski and snowboarding content to fans. In a ground-breaking collaboration to connect fans to the Olympic movement all year … READ MORE →

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Russia May Cancel FIS XC World Cups Scheduled in March due to McLaren Report Part 2

– Following the recent release of the second McLaren Report, which concluded that state-sponsored doing in Russia represented “an unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport”, an article at CBC.ca says that Elena Vialbe, … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Yoko package

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest Standings after Davos

(Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to present the standings in the FIS Fantasy Contest standings following Davos where the USA’s Jessie Diggins claimed historic 4th in the women’s 15km FR while Canada’s Alex Harvey finished … READ MORE →

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FIS Statement on WADA McLaren Investigation Report Part 2

– FIS has studied the WADA McLaren Investigation Report part 2, which was published on Friday 9th December 2016 relating to doping allegations in Russia and especially in connection with the Sochi 2014 Olympic … READ MORE →

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Mark Arendz Adds to Medal Haul with Silver at Para-Nordic World Cup in Vuokatti on Day 3

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Make it three in a row for Canada’s Mark Arendz. The two-time Paralympic medallist skied to his third straight podium finish at the season-opening World Para-Nordic World Cup – this time … READ MORE →

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Patterson and Holmes Lead US Podium Sweeps in 10/15km FR at Haywood NorAm/USSA SuperTour

(Vernon, BC) – It was a wintry day, -10 deg. C., with light falling snow, as the racers competed in Race Day 2 at Sovereign Lake as part of the Haywood NorAm series, and … READ MORE →

Len Valjas (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Valjas 14th in Men’s 1.6 km Sprint FR at Davos – Ustiugov Wins, Hamilton 24th

(Davos, SUI) – Canada’s Len Valjas was on form finishing 14th in the men’s 1.6 km Sprint FR in Davos as Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov pushed the pace to claim gold in the final over … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

Diggins Fab 5th in Women’s Sprint FR in Davos as Falla Dominates – Canada’s Beatty All Smiles in 25th

(Davos, SUI) – Afton, MN star, Jessie Diggins, delivered another top result for Team USA placing 5th in the women’s Sprint FR in Davos as Maiken Kaspersen Falla of Norway set a torrid pace … READ MORE →

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Canada Claims 10th as France is Untouchable in Men’s Relay at IBU World Cup in Pokljuka

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Team Canada finished a solid 10th in the men’s  4×7.5km relay in ideal race conditions as France was untouchable winning the first men’s relay of the season in 1:11:56 using two … READ MORE →

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Canada Rallies to Finish 11th in IBU Women’s Relay at Pokljuka World Cup as Germany Triumphs

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Canada rallied to finish 11th in the women’s 4x6km relay with solid shooting using only four spares as Germany claimed the victory over France in second with the Ukraine in third.

Canada’s … READ MORE →

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Kern and Hanneman Lead US Podium Sweeps at Haywood NorAm Buff CL Sprints / USSA SuperTour – Canada’s Mehain and Williams Top Junior Fields

(Vernon, BC)  – US skiers dominated the opening round of the Haywood NorAm Buff Sprints which also doubled as round #2 of the USSA SuperTour. Held at Silver Star the 1.2 CL Sprint saw … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey 12th with Killick 21st in Men’s 30km FR in Davos as Sundby Rules

(Davos, SUI) – Canada’s Alex Harvey is on a steady roll capturing 12th sitting just outside the top 10 in the men’s 30km FR individual start race in Davos, Switzerland won by Norway’s Martin … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Diggins Takes Historic 4th in Women’s 15km FR at Davos World Cup as Oestberg Triumphs

(Davos, SUI) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins continues climb the ladder of success with a historic 4th-place finish in the women’s 15k freestyle at round #3 of the Viessmann FIS Cross Country World Cup … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee Claims Fab 5th in Women’s Pursuit at IBU World Cup in Pokljuka

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – Susan Dunklee matched her best-ever performance in a World Cup pursuit race on Saturday with a fifth-place finish in the women’s 10km event at the BMW IBU World Cup 2 in … READ MORE →

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Fourcade in Charge with Bailey 18th in Men’s 12.5k Pursuit at Pokljuka IBU World Cup – Christian Gow 31st for PB

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey held his own finishing 18th as he maintained his starting position in the men’s 12.5km pursuit with only one miss on the shooting range as France’s Martin … READ MORE →

Mark Arendz [P] CCC

Canada’s Mark Arendz Sprints to Silver on Day Two at Para-Nordic World Cup in Vuokatti, Finland

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Mark Arendz dug deep to deliver a silver-medal performance in the biathlon sprint race at the World Para-Nordic World Cup in Vuokatti, Finland on Saturday. The two-time Paralympic medallist shot clean … READ MORE →

Brian McKeever [P] Pam Doyle

Canada’s Para-Nordic Athletes Celebrate Triple Medal IPC World Cup Opener in Vuokatti, Finland

(Vuokatti, Finland) – Paralympic legend, Brian McKeever, helped Canada open the World Para-Nordic World Cup season with a triple medal day at a cross-country ski sprint event in Vuokatti, Finland on Friday.

The 37-year-old resident … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Dunklee 11th as Dahlmeier Rules IBU World Cup Women’s Sprint at Pokljuka – Canada’s Ransom 36th

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee had a solid day at the office shooting clean on her way to 11th in the women’s 7.5km Sprint  at Pokljuka finishing 45.3 seconds behind winner Laura … READ MORE →

Lowell Bailey [P] John Gibson

USA’s Bailey 18th in Men’s Sprint as Fourcade Claims First Victory in Pokljuka – Canada’s Gow 23rd

(Pokljuka, Slovenia) – American Lowell Bailey shot clean to finish 18th in the men’s 10km Sprint in Pokljuka while Canada’s Scott Gow was also perfect on the range placing 23rd for his career-best World … READ MORE →

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Kikkan Randall Set for Davos World Cup after Missing Lillehammer

(Davos, SUI) – Legendary Kikkan Randall was not on the start line at the FIS XC World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway but is set to go for round three this weekend in Davos, Switzerland … READ MORE →

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Canada to Host 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Prince George, BC

(Prince George, BC) – World Para Nordic Skiing, Cross Country Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee are pleased to announce that the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George, British Columbia, has been chosen … READ MORE →

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Join Us for the Last CXC Winter Junior Camp of the Season

(Cable, Wisconsin) – Join us for the last CXC Junior Camp of the season in Cable, (WI) at the Telemark Condos, Tuesday December 27th through Friday December 30th. Available to Athletes Ages 14-17.
This camp … READ MORE →

Richard Mclaren [P] Western University

McLaren Report 2 Due Today – New Russian Doping Findings Expected as IOC’s Bach Calls for Lifetime Bans

(Montreal, QC) – Investigator Dr. Richard McLaren has released another report on Russian doping for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) the details of which will be released on Dec. 9. A previous report on … READ MORE →

Gelso [P] Ian Harvey/Toko

USSA SuperTour #1 West Yellowstone – Gelso Doubles Up as Bender and Guiney Win Women’s Races

(West Yellowstone, Montana) – Round #1 of the 2016/17 USSA Cross Country SuperTour took place this past weekend, Dec. 3-4, in West Yellowstone, Montana as lack of snow at the original site in Bozeman, … READ MORE →

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Former Olympic Venue a Formidable Challenge for Canada’s Beatty and Johnsgaard

(Canmore, AB) – Dahria Beatty and Knute Johnsgaard are barely old enough to remember the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, but they got to experience the Norwegian city’s lung-busting ski trails Dec. 2-4 during a World … READ MORE →

THANK YOU – Drive for 25 Total is $190,088

– The final Drive for 25 numbers are in and what an incredible end of the Drive it was, with some remarkably generous last-minute gifts! All totalled, 1,000-plus donations from 45 states raised over … READ MORE →

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Jackson (NH) Ski Touring Center Unveils $500K Expansion

(Jackson, New Hampshire) – When it comes to cross-country skiing, too much groomed terrain is never enough. On November 14, officials of the Jackson Ski Touring Center and U.S. Forest Service launched 6km (3.75 … READ MORE →

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Last Call for Sun Peaks XC Ski Camp this Weekend – Register by Dec. 7 at Midnight

(Sun Peaks Resort, BC) – Last call to register for Sun Peaks XC Ski Weekend Camp (Skate or Classic Technique or both) this weekend Dec. 10-11. Sun Peaks Resort has lots of snow and … READ MORE →

1st Prize – Yoko package

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2016/17 Contest Standings after Lillehammer

(Toronto, ON) – Following the Lillehammer mini tour the race for the top spot in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest is heating up as new challengers have risen to the occasion. The mini … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey Nails 9th Overall as Sundby Rebounds to Win Lillehammer Mini Tour

(Lillehammer, Norway) – It was another solid day at the office for Canada’s Alex Harvey who continues to impress making steady gains finishing 9th overall with the 6th fastest time of the day in … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Diggins Strong 8th as Norway’s Weng Triumphs with First Mini Tour Win in Lillehammer

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins led the North American women finishing eighth in women’s 10km classic pursuit finale of the three-day mini tour ending up 8th overall. Norway’s Heidi Weng won the … READ MORE →

Lowell Bailey [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Bailey 13th as Babikov Claims First IBU World Cup Victory in Men’s Pursuit Finale at Oestersund

(Oestersund, Sweden) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey was as high as fourth in the men’s 12.5km pursuit cleaning his first three shooting stages, but a heartbreaking two misses in the final shooting stage bumped … READ MORE →

Gabriela Koukalova [P] Nordic Focus

Koukalova Takes Women’s IBU World Cup Pursuit Victory in Oestersund – USA’s Dunklee 22nd

(Oestersund, Sweden) – Gabriela Koukalova of Czech Republic took home her first victory this season at Oestersund winning the women’s 10km pursuit with one penalty in the first standing stage. Germany’s Laura Dahlmeier challenged … READ MORE →

Jessie Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

Diggins Dazzles with 5km FR World Cup Victory in Lillehammer

(Lillehammer, NOR) – American Jessie Diggins claimed her second ever individual World Cup victory winning the 5km FR individual start on stage two of the Lillehammer mini tour, round two of the FIS Cross … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey 10th in Men’s 10km FR as Halfvarsson Win Again in Lillehammer – Norway Shut Out at Home

(Lillehammer, NOR) – Canada’s Alex Harvey delivered another strong result finishing 10th in the men’s 10km FR interval start on Saturday as Sweden’s Calle Halfvarsson made it two for two in Lillehammer. Teammate Marcus … READ MORE →

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USA’s Bailey Shoots Clean in IBU World Cup Men’s Sprint for 13th as Fourcade Dominates Again in Oestersund

(Oestersund, Sweden) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey shot clean to finish 13th in the men’s 10km Sprint at 58.7s behind Martin Fourcade of France who was also perfect on the range and went two-for-two … READ MORE →

Susan Dunklee [P] Nordic Focus

Dorin Habert Takes Oestersund IBU WCup Sprint – Dunklee 27th, Ransom 32nd

(Oestersund, Sweden) – The USA’s Susan Dunklee finished 27th in the women’s 7.5km sprint with two misses on the range at 1:29.9 behind winner Marie Dorin Habert (Fra) who shot clean for the win. … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 10th and Valjas 13th as Halfvarsson Wins Men’s CL Sprint in Lillehammer

(Lillehammer (Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey placed a strong 10th in the men’s 1.6km CL Sprint with teammate Len Valjas 13th as the 3-day mini tour got underway in Lillehammer, Norway. Calle Halfvarsson of … READ MORE →

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Diggins 13th as Bjornsen Tops Qualifications in Women’s CL Sprint at Lillehammer – Weng Takes Debut Win

(Lillehammer (Norway) – American Sadie Bjornsen lit up the scoreboard topping the women’s qualifications in the CL Sprint in Lillehammer at round #2 of the FIS World Cup as four US women qualified including … READ MORE →

Bob Thompson [P] Nordic Focus

Interview with Bob Thompson Following the Ruka World Cup

(Ruka, Finland) – Canada’s Bob Thompson, 25, from Woodstock, Ont.20, with the National Development Centre in Thunder Bay, won the final spot on the World Cup team for Period 1 at the Frozen Thunder trials … READ MORE →