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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest 2013-14 – Standings After Lillehammer

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the second round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season in Lillehammer, Norway. … READ MORE →

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NNF News – The Difference a Decade Can Make, World Cupper Sadie Bjornsen, Concept 2, 2014 Calendars

– Check out the latest news from the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) as Rob Whitney talks about what’s changed in a decade, plus an inside feature on Sadie Bjoernsen’s life on the World Cup … READ MORE →

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Cross-Country Ski Continental Cup Season Underway

– The first races of the new Continental Cup season were held as part of the U.S. Super Tour on Thanksgiving Day, 23rd November 2013, with two distance competitions in West Yellowstone. The series … READ MORE →

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Russians Continue Domination at IPC Nordic Canmore World Cup Day 2 Report, Results, Photos

(Canmore, AB) – Current world cross country champions Mikhalina Lysova, Roman Petushkov and Vladislav Lekomtcev have continued their great form in sprint classic races on day two of the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World … READ MORE →

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Help Support Skiers4SchoolBOX by Perianne Jones

– I think most of you know that I’ve rounded up a group of skiers to build a school in Nicaragua in April with SchoolBOX a charity based in Almonte. We have done some … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Whistler Sport Legacies

(Whistler, BC) – Whistler Sport Legacies is seeking a qualified Biathlon Coach. Reporting to the Manager, Sport, the Biathlon Coach is the primary driver of Biathlon Sport Development at Whistler Olympic Park. The coach … READ MORE →

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Canada’s McKeever Golden as IPC World Cup Launches in Canmore, Russia Wins 10 Medals – Report, Results, Photos

(Canmore, AB) – Russia’s Grigory Murygin, Sergey Lapkin and Alena Kaufman dominated the first day of 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore, Canada, winning three out of five cross-country events.
Murygin, 18, who … READ MORE →

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Interviews w/Gregg & Liebsch on Canadian Cold + Women/Men’s Sprint Winners at Haywood NorAm Opener

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – SkiTrax correspondent Julie Melanson caught up with skiers at the Haywood NorAm opener this past weekend in Sovereign Lake, BC for the scoop on a very chilly kick-off to the … READ MORE →

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Give the Gift that Lasts All Year – SkiTrax Gift Subscription Offer

(Toronto, ON) – This holiday season, give the gift that skiing fans on your list can enjoy all year long – a subscription to SkiTrax! North America’s Nordic Skiing mag will keep the xc … READ MORE →

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Dupont & Stewart-Jones Win 1.2/1.4km CL Sprints on Day 2 at Haywood NorAm Sovereign Lake

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – Braving the cold of -20 degrees in the Sovereign Lake Stadium, the racers layered up and showed tremendous performances with photo finishes in both heats and final races of the … READ MORE →

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2013-14 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup to Kick Off in Canmore – Dec. 9

– Nearly 100 athletes from 12 different countries are in Canmore, Canada, this week for the first stop on 2013-14 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, which will serve as a segway into the Sochi … READ MORE →

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USA Claims Bitter-Sweet Bronze in Women’s Relay at Lillehammer – Norway Dominates Again + Interview w/US Team

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The US Women’s team claimed a bitter-sweet bronze following a valiant bid for silver by Jessie Diggins on the final leg of the 4x5km relay in tough snowy conditions. A mishap in … READ MORE →

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Russia Outfoxes Norway to Win Men’s Relay at Lillehammer – Canada 14th, USA 17th

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Russia has stamped it’s first major victory over Norway this season with a dramatic and stunning win in the men’s 4×7.5 km relay in tough snowy conditions, outfoxing the host country’s … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Henrich 10th and USA’s Jerome 19th at Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup Opener

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Taylor Henrich placed a strong 10th behind Japanese super-star, Sara Takanashi, who took the victory at the women’s ski jumping World Cup opener in Lillehammer, Norway against the largest field of … READ MORE →

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USA’s Burke 21st and Canada’s Crawford 26th at Hochfilzen IBU World Cup Pursuit – Solemdal and Fourcade Score

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – Hochfilzen has been good to Norway’s Synnøve Solemdal who claimed her second career victory at the venue in the women’s 10km Pursuit on Sunday with one penalty and a time of 30:16.2. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Gregg and Canada’s Widmer Win 10/15km FR Haywood NorAm Races at Sovereign Lake

December 07, 2013 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – The USA’s Brian Gregg and Canada’s Heidi Widmer were up to the challenge as athletes faced an extra test today in Sovereign Lake, BC at the opening round … READ MORE →

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Interviews from Lillehammer w/Bjornsen, Harvey and Wadsworth

(Lillehammer, Norway) – SkiTrax caught up with American Sadie Bjornsen, who matched her career-best 7th in the women’s 10km CL individual start, Canada’s Alex Harvey who was a solid 16th in the men’s 15km … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova Wins Sportia Cup FR Sprint in Ostersund, Sweden – Crawford 5th

(Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova took her first Sprint FR victory of the season today in Ostersund, Sweden as she dominated the field at the Team Sportia Cup topping the qualifications and advancing smoothly … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Harvey 16th in Men’s 15km CL at Lillehammer as Golberg Scores First WCup Win on Home Turf

(Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey was the top North American finisher with a solid 16th-place finish in the men’s 15km CL individual start in the new Lillehammer on a windy, cold (-10C) day … READ MORE →

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Ukraine and Norway Win IBU World Cup Relays in Hochfilzen – USA Women 8th, CAN Men 9th

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – The Ukrainian squad won the women’s 4x6km IBU World Cup relay in Hochfilzen today, while the men’s 7.5km event saw the Norwegians score the victory. The women’s Team USA bounded into … READ MORE →

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Haywood NorAm #1 Preview Interviews w/Brittany Webster and Phil Widmer

(Sovereign Lake, BC) – SkiTrax correspondent Julie Melanson catches up with racer Brittany Webster on the eve of the Haywood NorAm series opener in Sovereign Lake, BC, where temperatures are forecast to be a … READ MORE →

USA’s Sadie Bjornsen Nails 7th in Women’s 10km CL in Lillehammer – Kowalczyk in Charge UPDATED

(Lillehammer, Norway) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen continues to outperform matching her career-best 7th place in the women’s 10km CL individual start today at round 2 of the FIS XC World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway in … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Le Guellec 13th at Hochfilzen IBU World Cup – Bailey 16th, Burke 24th

(Hochfilzen, Austria) – Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, 28, finished a strong 13th with one penalty in the men’s 10km sprint on Friday amidst strong winds and moderate snow, at 55s behind winner Lars Berger … READ MORE →

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Talkin’ With the Gravy Train Interview with Mike Jaquet, USSA Chief Marketing Officer

– In this edition of Talkin’ With the Gravy Train, host Peter Graves talks with Mike Jaquet, the Chief Marketing Officer of the US Ski and Snowboard Association for a live conversation about the … READ MORE →

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Chandra Crawford’s CSM Shout Out and Training Tips from Sweden

– Even while she’s busy training for World Cups and the Sochi Olympics, Canadian XC skiing legend Chandra Crawford took the time to encourage us and offer training trips for the Canadian Ski Marathon … READ MORE →

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USASJ Teams Up With Halti Skiwear

(Park City, Utah) – USA Ski Jumping proudly announced that team members and staff will be wearing Halti Skiwear this winter. The sponsorship was announced by USA Ski Jumping’s Director of Sport Development, Signe … READ MORE →

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Clean As Snow Update – FIS Anti-Doping Activities 2013/14

– The FIS Anti-Doping awareness campaign “Clean As Snow – SAY NO! TO DOPING” continues to play a key role in the 2013/14 season to underline the FIS commitment to the fight against doping … READ MORE →

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Women’s Ski Jumping to Launch 3rd World Cup Season

– Another exciting ladies’ Ski Jumping World Cup season will get underway this coming weekend. Norway’s Lillehammer will play host to the first event of the FIS Ski Jumping ladies’ World Cup presented by … READ MORE →

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest 2013-14 – Standings After Kuusamo

(Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the first round of the 2013/14 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup season, the Ruka Triple, … READ MORE →

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FIS XC World Cup US Broadcast Schedule Update

– Lots of Nordic skiing fans are wondering why FIS Cross Country World Cups are not shown on TV in the US. After some inquiries into the matter, we’ve been informed that the broadcast … READ MORE →

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36th Gatineau Loppet Announces New Courses, Snowshoe Events – Feb. 14-16

(Gatineau, QC) – Winter may not yet be officially here, but local cross-country skiers are thrilled with the sneak preview. They have been out in force in Gatineau Park, enjoying the delightful gift of … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunities – CSC Atlantic, Callaghan Winter Sports Club, CAC, BC Games Society

– Check out the latest job postings in the sports sector, including openings for a strength and conditioning coach with CSC Atlantic, biathlon coach at Callaghan Winter Sports Club, Coach and Partner Services Team … READ MORE →

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WADA Releases Whereabouts App for Smartphones

(Montreal, QC) – In its ongoing effort to support athletes and doping-free sport, WADA has launched the free ADAMS app for smartphones to more than 25,000 athletes worldwide.
The app, which is available immediately to … READ MORE →

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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center Introduces New Junior Biathlon Program and Clinics

(Truckee, California) – In the spirit of this Olympic year, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is offering a new Junior Biathlon program led by former US biathlon team member Tom McElroy. This program … READ MORE →

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FIS Marathon Cup Season to Kick Off with La Sgambeda – Dec. 15

– After the FIS Cross Country World Cup got underway this past weekend, it will soon also be time for the long distance racers and their FIS Marathon Cup to get into start position … READ MORE →

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Interviews from Kuusamo w/Randall, Hoffman, Stephen, Diggins, and Grover

(Kuusamo, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with USST skiers Kikkan Randall, Noah Hoffman, Liz Stephen, and Jessie Diggins, as well as Coach Chris Grover and got their take on the FIS World Cup kick-off … READ MORE →

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Nordic Manager at Silver Star Inducted into CSIA National Hall of Fame

(Vernon, BC) – Silver Star Mountain Resort announced today that the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA), Canada’s professional ski teaching body, inducted Nordic Manager Guy Paulsen into its National Hall of Fame in the … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – Marketing and Team Coordinator for Madshus Nordic/K2 Inline Skate

(Seattle Washington) – The Marketing and Team Coordinator assists with the implementation of all marketing, creative and promotional programs to maximize brand exposure and sales for Madshus Nordic and K2 Inline skate divisions.
The Marketing … READ MORE →

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Job Opportunity – CCC Temporary Wax Technician for NST Scandinavian Cup and Lahti World Cup

(Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada, the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking a seasonal employee in the role of apprentice wax technician with the National Ski Team. This … READ MORE →

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USSA to Manage U.S. Alpine and Nordic World Championships Broadcasts in 2015 and 2017

(Beaver Creek, CO) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association is looking to elevate the reach of ski racing in America. EUROVISION, operated by the European Broadcast Union, and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard … READ MORE →

From Operating Table to Podium USA’s Hoffman Scores Fastest Time in Men’s 15km FR Pursuit in Kuusamo

(Kuusamo, Finland) – American Noah Hoffman is on fire delivering a resounding performance today with the fastest time in the men’s 15km FR Pursuit on the final day in Kuusamo at the Ruka Triple. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Randall Claims 5th at Ruka Triple as Bjøergen Wins 4th Consecutive Title

(Kuusamo, Finland) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall claimed a solid 5th place in the women’s 10km FR pursuit to finish 5th overall as Norway’s Marit Bjørgen won her fourth consecutive Ruka Triple as round … READ MORE →

IBU World Cup Women’s and Men’s 10.12.5km Pursuit in Ostersund Cancelled due to Extreme Winds

(Ostersund, Sweden) – The women’s 10km pursuit was stopped this morning in Östersund, due to unfair conditions and safety concerns from tornado-like winds. The competition jury met shortly after it was stopped and decided … READ MORE →

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USSA SuperTour West Yellowstone 5/10km FR – Caitlin Gregg Again, Stroem Wins Men’s Race

(West Yellowstone, MO) – Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg/Madshus) delivered another decisive victory in the women’s 10km FR race on day two of the USSA SuperTour in West Yellowstone on Saturday. Gregg was a comfortable … READ MORE →

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Canada’s Chandra Crawford Claims 3rd in FR Sprint in Idre, Sweden

(Idre, Sweden) – It didn’t take Canada’s Chandra Crawford too long to ramp up her speed and claim her first podium of the season today in the women’s 1km FR Sprint in Idre, Sweden. … READ MORE →

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USA’s Tim Burke Podiums in Men’s 10km Sprint at IBU World Cup in Ostersund

(Ostersund, Sweden) – The US Biathnlon team’s Tim Burke landed on the podium in third today’s 10km sprint in Ostersund with clean shooting at 31.3 seconds behind winner Martin Fourcade (FRA) who made it … READ MORE →

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Lukas Bauer Takes Men’s 10km CL in Kuusamo – Canada’s Babikov 21st

(Kuusamo, Finland) – Canada’s Ivan Babikov lead the North American charge on day 2 of the Ruka Triple in Kuusamo placing 21st in the men’s 10km CL individual start as Lukas Bauer (CZE) showed … READ MORE →

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Dynamite Day for USA’s Bjornsen Claiming 7th in Women’s 5km CL in Kuusamo – Kowalczyk Scores Again

(Kuusamo, Finland) – American Sadie Bjornsen had another dynamite day claiming a career-best 7th place in the women’s 5km CL individual start at round 2 of the Ruka Triple in Kuusamo as Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) … READ MORE →

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Caitlin Gregg and Emil Johansson Top FR Sprint Fields at USSA SuperTour in West Yellowstone

(West Yellowstone, MO) – Top women’s qualifier Caitlin Gregg (Team Gregg/Madshus) was unstoppable logging the fastest time in the qualifications and dusting the fields in her heats to take the victory in the … READ MORE →

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Interview with Kikkan Randall in Kuusamo on her Historic Classic Podium

(Kuusamo, Finland) – SkiTrax caught up with Kikkan Randall following her first Classic Sprint podium today in the women’s 1.4km CL Sprint final in Kuusamo at round #1 of the at the FIS World … READ MORE →