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IOC Youth Olympic Winter Games – USA’s Levins 4th in Biathlon Pursuit

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The second edition of the IOC Youth Olympic Winter Games runs in Lillehammer, Norway from Feb. 12-21 for ten days of exciting action. With 1,089 athletes from 71 countries, the event … READ MORE →

2016 IBU World Championships get underway Mar. 2 [P] US Biathlon (2)

U.S. Biathlon Names World Championships and IBU World Cup #9 Teams

(New Gloucester, MN) – Following the most successful week of World Cup racing ever by an American team last week in Presque Isle, Maine, U.S. Biathlon is proud to announce America’s team for the … READ MORE →

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Birkie On-Snow Ski + Bike Demo Feb. 21

(Hayward, WI) – Don’t miss out on the fun this Birkie weekend, the big Birkie On-Snow Ski + Bike Demo at the “00” Trailhead. Last year’s demo got off to a late start with … READ MORE →

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Liebsch and Naryshkina Claim Vasaloppet CXC Marathon Cup 58k Freetyle Victories

(Mora, Minnesota) – The fourth weekend of the CXC Marathon Cup series was greeted by sub-zero temperatures in Mora, at the start of the Vasaloppet 58k freestyle mass start. Matt Liebsch (Minneapolis, MN) claimed … READ MORE →

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Hegman and Phinney Top Podiums at Dartmouth Carnival in Arctic Conditions

(Craftsbury, VT) – Frigid conditions settled into Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom on Saturday (Feb. 13) for the Dartmouth Winter Carnival, held at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. With forecasters calling for an early high of -15C (-5F), … READ MORE →

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NNF Opens Annual Auction – Bid Now!

– The NNF Annual Auction is open for your bids. Support American Skiing Development and pick up some amazing gear! Autographed World Cup Bibs. Ski gear of all shapes and sizes. Trips. Art. Lessons … READ MORE →

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Great Glen Trails to Host Largest Kids’ Nordic Ski Festival – March 5-6

(Pinkham Notch, NH) – The largest kids’ Nordic ski festival in the United States, The New England Bill Koch League Festival, will be hosted by Great Glen Trails Outdoor center during the weekend of … READ MORE →

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Russia’s Ustiugov Wins Men’s 15km FR @Falun World Cup – Canada’s Kershaw 28th

(Falun, SWE) –  In rock’em-sock’em finish Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov took the men’s 15km FR mass start at Falun for his first World Cup distance win in a very tight race that saw Italy’s Francesco … READ MORE →

Jessica Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Diggins 4th Just Off Podium in Women’s 10km FR Mst @Falun – Johaug Leads Norwegian Sweep

(Falun, SWE) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins is on fire skiing to a fourth-place finish, just off the podium, in the FIS World Cup women’s 10km FR mass start on Sunday for her second top-five … READ MORE →

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Czech Republic Wins IBU Women’s Relay in Presque Isle as Team USA Battles to 10th

(Presque Isle, Me) – The final event in Presque Isle, the women’s 4x6km relay was moved up day due to the cold weather, and took place in the fading twilight as Team USA fought … READ MORE →

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Team USA Strong 5th as Norway Wins IBU Men’s Relay Gold on Final Day in Presque Isle

(Presque Isle, ME) – The US Biathlon men’s team pulled out all the stops to claim a season-best 5th in the 4×7.5km Men’s Relay on the final day of competition at BMW IBU World … READ MORE →

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USA’s Erik Bjornsen Claims Solid 21st as Vylegzhanin Takes Men’s 10km CL in Falun

(Falun, Sweden) – The USA’s Erik Bjornsen was the top North American finishing 21st  in the men’s 10k classic in Falun on Saturday. Maxim Vylegzhanin of Russia raced to a well-earned victory over teammate … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins Strong 5th and Bjornsen 7th in Women’s 5km CL @ Falun as Johaug Triumphs Again

(Falun, Sweden) – American Jessie Diggins raced to a strong fifth with teammate Sadie Bjornsen 7th in the women’s 5km individual CL race in Falun, Sweden, as Therese Johaug led a Norwegian podium sweep … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee Stellar 5th as Soukalova Strikes Gold Again @Presque Isle in IBU Women’s 10km Pursuit

(Presque Isle, Me) – American Susan Dunklee, followed up her Sprint silver with an outstanding fifth-place finish in the women’s 10km Pursuit as Gabriela Soukalova (Czech) continued with her winning ways with an impressive … READ MORE →

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Burke’s Strong 7th Leads 3 USA Men into Top 20 as Fourcade Triumphs in IBU Men’s 12.5km Pursuit @Presque Isle

(Presque Isle, Me) – The USA’s Tim Burke claimed a strong seventh moving up from 20th in the men’s 12.5km pursuit as Martin Fourcade of France showed why he is the best in the … READ MORE →

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Fast and Female Launches Executive Director Search for Calgary

(Canmore, AB) – Fast and Female announces the launch of a search for the organization’s next Executive Director in Calgary, Alberta. Led by two great friends and competitors, Chandra Crawford, Canadian Olympic gold medalist, and Kikkan Randall, … READ MORE →

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Kikkan Randall to Sign Posters at American Birkebeiner Expo – Feb. 19

(Auburn, NH) – Kikkan Randall will appear at the American Birkebeiner Expo on behalf of Fischer Sports. Visit the three time sprint World Cup Overall winner, America’s most consistent skier amidst the country’s largest … READ MORE →

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Southam to Step Down from NNF Leadership Role

– James Southam has been executive director with the NNF since 2014, but his role supporting the organization goes back farther than that. The former Olympian announced he will move on from the NNF. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Dunklee Takes Historic SILVER on Home Snow @Presque Isle in Women’s 7.5km Sprint – Soukalova Wins

(Presque Isle, Maine) – American Susan Dunklee was the talk of the town with perfect shooting for a historic career-best, and team-best, silver-medal performance in the 7.5km women’s Sprint at the BMW IBU World … READ MORE →

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Doherty Leads 3 Americans into Top 20 as Boe Wins IBU World Cup 10km Sprint @ Presque Isle, Maine

(Presque Isle, Maine) – While the day belonged to Johannes Thingnes Boe of Norway, local fans were stoked to see three Americans in the top 20 in the men’s 10km Sprint for an outstanding … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey Strong 7th as Russia’s Kriukov is Crowned Sprint King of the Day in Stockholm

(Stockholm, SWE) – Canada’s Alex Harvey double poled to a strong 7th place finish in the men’s 1.2km CL in downtown Stockholm, Sweden on Thursday as Russia’s Nikita Kriukov blasted to victory besting Norwegians … READ MORE →

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USA’s Caldwell 11th as Falla Wins FIS World Cup Women’s 1.2km Sprint CL Stockholm

(Stockholm, Sweden) – The USA’s Sophie Caldwell was just out of the top 10 as she finished 11th after winning her quarterfinal in the women’s Sprint in downtown Stockholm today as top qualifier, Maiken … READ MORE →

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Jessie Diggins – Inside the Fence – FIS Cross-Country

(Oslo, Norway) – FIS XC’s Inside the Fence catches up with the USA’s Jessie Diggins to learn how she prepares for a World Cup competition, from the night before to the start gun, at … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2015/16 Contest Standings after Oslo

(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 Oslo, Norway, where Team USA women skied … READ MORE →

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Holy Cow Nordic Loppet Returns to Sun Peaks Resort – Feb. 27

(Sun Peaks Resort, BC) – This fun and unique Loppet returns for another winter! New last year was our 2km and 5km courses on the valley trails, for our younger and beginner skiers. The … READ MORE →

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Round 4 of FIS Worldloppet Cup 38th La Transjurasienne Cancelled Due to Warm Weather, Deteriorating Snow

– This hits hard! In this hour, the Organizing Committee of La Transjurasienne – the biggest cross country event in France – had to announce the cancellation of the 38th edition planned for the … READ MORE →

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North American Premiere of Feature Film ‘The Last King’ During Birkie Week

(Hayward, WI) – Magnolia Pictures, in collaboration with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, is pleased to announce the North American premiere of the extraordinary Norwegian feature film THE LAST KING. The event will mark … READ MORE →

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Interviews w/Burke and Smith at IBU World Cup Canmore

(Canmore, AB) – Former Canadian Team biathlete Robin Clegg of Canmore, AB was excited to be following the IBU Biathlon World Cup event on home turf in Canmore, AB last week. The now marketing … READ MORE →

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Flowers and Freeman Win 10km Classic on Day 2 @Craftsbury USSA Supertour

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – Erika Flowers (Stratton Mountain School T2) delivered a victory in the women’s 10km classic on day 2 of the USSA Supertour in Craftsbury, Vermont while Kris Freeman of Team Freebird double-poled … READ MORE →

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EISA University of Vermont Carnival Report, Results, Photos

(Craftsbury Common, VT) – The adverse winter weather conditions has not slowed down the EISA field at all this season, as racing continued this past weekend, Feb. 6-7, at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center for … READ MORE →

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Team USA 4th and Canada 6th in Mixed Relay Finale at IBU World Cup in Canmore as Germany Triumphs

(Canmore, AB) – Team USA saved the best for last as they vied for the podium in the Mixed 2×6+2×7.5 km Relay at the BMW IBU World Cup 7 in Canmore with a stellar … READ MORE →

Sadie Bjoernsen (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

Bjornsen Leads 3 US Skiers into the Points as Johaug Romps in 30km CL at Holmenkollen – Canada’s Nishikawa 39th

(Oslo, Norway) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen led three teammates into the points battling foggy and challenging conditions as Norway’s Therese Johaug dominated the women’s 30m CL for a decisive victory at the legendary … READ MORE →

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Nick Hendrickson and Caitlin Gregg Win 40th Boulder Mountain Tour

(Sun Valley, ID) – Nick Hendrickson (Utah Ski Team) and U.S. Ski Team member Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg) claimed the men’s and women’s victories respectively at the 40th Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour, 34km, in … READ MORE →

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Cendrine Browne and Michael Somppi Win 10/15 FR Races @ Eastern Championships

(Cantley, Quebec) – There was a light dusting of new snow on the tracks as Race Day 2 of the Haywood Eastern Canadian Championships got underway at Nakkertok Ski Club in Cantley, Quebec. It … READ MORE →

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Hart Claims First USSA Supertour Win at Craftsbury as Caldwell Stuns Men’s Field

(Craftsbury, Vermont) – Annie Hart from Stratton Mountain School T2 (SMST2) took her first Supertour victory in the women’s 5km FR at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, round #5, besting Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski … READ MORE →

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic Focus

Canada’s Harvey Solid 20th in Men’s 50K CL @ Holmenkollen as Sundby Takes Historic Victory – Kershaw 23rd, Hoffman 24th

(Oslo, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey in 20th led four North Americans into the points battling through through foggy, wet conditions in the men’s 50km CL World Cup at the legendary Holmenkollen near Oslo, … READ MORE →

Tim Burke (USA) [P] Nordic Focus

USA’s Burke Strong 7th as Italy Rules Mass Start Races @ IBU World Cup Canmore – Canada’s Smith 16th

(Canmore, AB) – While Italy ruled the day with hard-fought victories in both mass start races at the IBU World Cup in Canmore, American Tim Burke turned in a season-best 7th place in the men’s … READ MORE →

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Maya Macisaac-Jones and Julien Locke Win Buff Sprints @ Haywood Eastern Canadian Championships

(Cantley, Quebec) – Mother Nature hasn’t been kind to the Outaouais region this year. Lots of rain, warm temperatures and freezing rain made their appearance in the week leading up to the Haywood Eastern … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Ransom Matches Career-best 19th in Women’s Sprint @ IBU World Cup Canmore – USA’s Driessigacker 28th

(Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Julia Ransom kept her cool on a gusty day, dropping all of her targets to match her personal best with a 19th-place finish as the top North American in the … READ MORE →

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Sport Leaders Sign Landmark Agreement to Work Together to Create More Opportunities for Sport + Physical Activity in BC

(Richmond, BC) – On Friday, a new sport memorandum of understanding was introduced by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Own the Podium (OTP), the Province of British Columbia (B.C.) and … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2015/16 Contest Standings after Drammen

(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 … READ MORE →

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Registration Open for Adaptive Nordic Ski and Biathlon Camp – Feb. 25-26 in Duluth, MN

– This two-day Nordic-ski and Biathlon camp is designed for youth and adults with disabilities. Skiers and instructors from the Midwest will come together to advance participant’s Nordic ski and/or biathlon skills. The focus … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke 23rd and Canada’s Davies 25th @ IBU World Cup in Canmore as Fourcade Triumphs

(Canmore, AB) – The USA’s Tim Burke was 23rd while local fans cheered Canmore hometown boy, Macx Davies in 25th, as France’s Martin Fourcade delivered a world-class biathlon lesson hitting every target for a … READ MORE →

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NNF Introduces National Development Project

– In an effort to extend its reach in supporting Nordic sport athletes, the National Nordic Foundation Board of Directors has approved the NNF National Development Project, a new funding program aimed at improving … READ MORE →

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2016 BMW IBU Canmore Biathlon World Cup Opening Night Photos

(Canmore, AB) – Round #7 of the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup 2015/16 kicks off in Canmore, AB today with the Sprint races starting at 11:15 a.m. local time, but last night the event … READ MORE →

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USA’s Hamilton Strong 11th as Northug Claims CL Sprint Victory @ Drammen – Canada’s Harvey 20th

February 03, 2016 (Drammen, Norway) – The USA’s Simi Hamilton was the top North American finishing 11th in the 1.2k classic sprints at Drammen as Norway’s Petter Northug Jr. double poled his way to another … READ MORE →

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USA’s Diggins 13th in Drammen CL Sprint as Norway’s Falla Triumphs again on Home Snow

February 03, 2016 (Drammen, Norway) – American Jessie Diggins took home a solid 13th place finish  in the 1.2k CL sprints as Norway’s Maiken Caspersen Falla claimed her third consecutive win at Drammen in a … READ MORE →

Per Nilsson [P] Nordic Focus

Interview with Team USA’s Per Nilsson @ IBU Biathlon Canmore World Cup + PHOTOS

(Canmore, Alta.) – Team USA is fired up following Sean Doherty’s triple medal haul at the 2016 IBU Youth/Junior World Championships that concluded on Feb. 2 in Cheile Gradistei, Romania. Veterans like Tim Burke … READ MORE →

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Interview w/Canadian Head Coach Matthias Ahrens @ IBU Biathlon Canmore World Cup + Team PHOTOS

(Canmore, Alta.) – Canada is playing host to round seven of the 2016 BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup from Feb. 4-7 at the legendary Canmore Nordic Centre. While the venue has hosted numerous FIS … READ MORE →

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Montreal Course Modified for Ski Tour Canada 2016

(Montréal, Que.) – Gestev, producer of the Montréal and Québec City stages of the Ski Tour Canada, announces a change in the Montréal stage presented by Québecor. “Since technical challenges related to the water … READ MORE →