April 09, 2014 – As the season winds down, here is the latest news from the offices of the National Nordic Foundation, providing support for the athlete development pipeline of US Cross Country and Nordic Combined skiing. The NNF accomplishes this development goal through raising funds and distribution to our “Pillar Projects” that serve the next generation of athletes who represent the United States on the World Stage.

Heavy snowfall at Canadian Nordic Combined Nationals in Whistler. © courtesy of Tyler Quinn Smith

Tyler Quinn Smith Wins Canadian Nordic Combined Nationals

US Nordic Combined Team athlete Tyler Quinn Smith won the final competition at this year’s Canadian Nordic Combined Nationals, which included a new, more dynamic format. Read his very modest take at our website here.

OPA crew enjoying springlike conditions. © courtesy of NNF

Springtime: Pete Vordenberg on Breaking Convention

Back in 1991 after a great season living and racing in Sweden I determined that I needed way more pop in my legs. It became an obsession and I told myself I would do plyometrics twice a week or more all summer starting as soon as possible. In Sweden we raced into late April and I set out immediately after the season doing plyometrics to gain that pop.  It was a huge focus for me all summer and I began the week after the last race. of the season. My motivation was high, that winter I failed to make the Junior World Team. The following winter, after a very focused off-season that began early in the spring, I made the Olympic Team.

Read the full article at our website here.

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US Nationals: The Season Concludes