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Feb 21: FLASH: Canada’s Harvey Takes CL Sprint...

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February 21, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Brilliant skiing by Canadian Alex Harvey delivered him a historic bronze medal in the men’s 1.5km CL Sprint today at the 2013 FIS Nordic World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: FIS Nordic World Championships CL Sprint...

Andrew Newell (USA) [P] Nordic Focus...

February 21, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The first race is underway at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships with the CL Sprints and North American fans were left wanting as only … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: NNF’s World Nordic Championship U.S. Team...

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February 21, 2013 – The National Nordic Foundation will be funding up to $10,000 of expenses for the 8 unfunded Cross-Country athletes at World Nordic Championships; Erik Bjornsen, Holly Brooks, Ida Sargent, Kris Freeman, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: FIS Athlete Interview w/Kikkan Randall in...

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February 20, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Kikkan Randall is the most successful US female skier of all time.  She is the current World Cup overall sprint leader, and will be starting … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: Val di Fiemme 2013 Preview, Race...

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February 20, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The 2013 Nordic World Ski Championships begin today! Val di Fiemme welcomes over 700 athletes from 57 countries – all names have been unveiled. Let … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: 2013 Haywood Ski Nationals – Canada’s...

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February 20, 2013 (Whistler, B.C.) – Join Olympic and World Cup gold medalists Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey, along with rising stars Len Valjas and Perianne Jones as they compete in the Haywood … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: Hellner and Cologna to Sit Out...

Dario Cologna (SUI) [P] Nordic...

February 20, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Cross-Country stars Dario Cologna (SUI) and Marcus Hellner (SWE) will not contest the Sprint on Thursday, the opening round of competition at the Nordic Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: Bjorn Daehlie North America Named New...

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February 20, 2013 – Bjorn Daehlie North America proudly announces that effective today, they are the distributor for Rode ski wax for the US market. Rode will be on-site at the American Birkebeiner … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: XC Oregon Team Applications Open For...

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February 20, 2013 (Bend, OR) – The XC Oregon Elite Development Team has opened applications for new additions to our funded roster for the 2013/14 ski year. On the heels of a highly-successful … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 19: Pre-Fiemme 2013 Interviews w/USA’s Diggins, Brooks,...

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February 19, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Following the Davos World Cup all teams made a fast exit to head to Italy and get settled in before the 2013 FIS Nordic World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 19: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013...

1st Prize – Salomon SLab package...

February 19, 2013 (Toronto, ON) –  Today is your final chance to win a Salomon SLab package including skis, poles, boots and bindings valued at $1,497 – the Grand Prize in the SkiTrax … READ MORE →2 comments

Feb 19: Team Canada Set to Take on...

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February 19, 2013 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Canada’s high-powered cross-country ski squad is set to hit the start line against the top Nordic athletes on the globe for the 2013 FIS Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 19: 34th Annual Rendezvous Race in West...

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February 19, 2013 (West Yellowstone, Montana) – There are just over two weeks until the cannon fires for the 34th annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, on March 2, 2013.  Make plans now to participate … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Interview with Track Star Tara Whitten...

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February 18, 2013 (Gatineau, Quebec) – Last year was a rough one to have heroes in cycling. It was a reminder that all too often the attributes that make successful athletes need not … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Don’t MISS IT: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy...

1st Prize – Salomon SLab package...

February 18, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes with the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest. Registration is open for contestants to make selections for the biggest … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 18: Swix Sport Releases Triac 2.0 –...

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February 18, 2013 (Haverhill, MA) – When Swix launched the Triac 1.0 in 2011, a new standard was set for weight and stiffness in World Class nordic ski poles. At the 2013 Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: NENSA Final Eastern Cup – Athletes...

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February 18, 2013 (Waterville, ME) – Team efforts, tricky waxing, tempestuous winds, and a technical course were the trademarks of the final TD Bank Eastern Cup held at Quarry Road in Waterville, Maine.
The … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Gatineau Loppet Skate Skiers Turn Out...

Ian Murray (CAN) [P] Gatineau...

February 18, 2013 (Gatineau, Quebec) – The sun shone high overhead, but the temperature dipped low all around on the second day of the Gatineau Loppet. Still, everyone was in a great mood, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Oestensen and Hansson Win Tartu Maraton,...

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February 18, 2013 (Otepää, Estonia) – Simen Oestensen of Norway and Sweden’s Sandra Hansson won the 2013 men’s and women’s 63km CT Tartu Maraton in Otepää on Sunday. Conditions were ideal, with temperatures … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: Olsson Takes Pre-Worlds Men’s Individual Start...

Final podium (l-r) Cologna 2nd, Poltoranin...

February 17, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Johan Olsson laid down a stellar run to claim the Men’s Individual 15km FR in Davos, the final race before the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships only days … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: USA’s Bailey 13th as Norway’s Boe...

Tarjei Boe (NOR) wins gold [P]...

February 17, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Lowell Bailey put on a powerful display of biathlon prowess shooting clean in the first three rounds and skiing with the leaders in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: Domracheva Takes Women’s Mass Start Gold...

Darya Domracheva (BLR) wins gold [P]...

February 17, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – Darya Domracheva (Belarus) stamped her mark on the final day of competition at the IBU World Championships in Nove Mesto on Sunday as she stormed back … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: Gatineau Loppet Classic Winners Crowned in...

Men’s 55km CL podium (l-r) Steffan...

February 17, 2013 (Gatineau, QC) – The new 55km and 38km linear courses starting at Lac Philippe were inaugurated under outstanding conditions, to the great delight of all of the skiers, 1,000 of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: Johaug Scores as Diggins Leads Three...

Jessica Diggins (USA) puts in a...

February 17, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – The final women’s event before the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships, the 10km FR individual start in Davos, is in the books and Therese Johaug (NOR) claimed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: USA’s Newell Strong 4th and Canada’s...

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February 16, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – The USA’s Andy Newell keeps skiing smarter and stronger landing his best finish in three seasons claiming fourth in the men’s grueling 1.5km CL Sprint World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Hendrickson Leads Stellar Day for U.S....

Sarah Hendrickson [P] Women’s Ski Jumping...

February 16, 2013 (Ljubno, Slovenia) – Park City’s Sarah Hendrickson snagged her seventh podium finish this season with a strong 2nd-place performance in Ljubno on Saturday. She led the U.S. women’s ski jumping … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Canada Strong 8th and USA 12th...

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February 16, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – Canada’s Jean-Philippe Le Guellec, Scott Gow, Nathan Smith, and Scott Perras had a great day at the office nailing a season-best 8th place finish in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Yoko Becomes the Official Ski Pole...

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February 16, 2013 – Alpina Sports, the US distributor of Yoko, proudly announces that Yoko as the official ski pole sponsor of the American Birkebeiner. “We are very excited to partner up with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Randall 8th as Kowalczyk Demolishes Field...

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February 16, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk dominated the women’s 1.5km CL Sprint on a tough course in Davos on Saturday, as Norway’s Marit Bjoergen claimed the silver and Finland’s Anne Kylloenen took home … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Davos World Cup 1.5km CL Sprint...

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February 16, 2013 (Davos, Switzerland) – It was another strong day for the North American skiers as eight advanced to the heats on the uber-tough 1.5km CL Sprint course at the pre-Worlds World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Berger Anchors Norway to Women’s Relay...

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February 15, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – Conditions were near perfect, with no wind and the temperature at around freezing, as Norway’s golden girl, Tora Berger, closed a 38-second deficit in the final … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Cross Country Canada’s The Inside Edge...

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February 15, 2013 – We are excited to bring you Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented access to our National … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Interview with the USA’s Tim Burke...

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February 15, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – SkiTrax was stoked to catch up with the USA’s Tim Burke following his fabulous historic silver in the men’s 20km individual event at the 2013 IBU … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013...

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February 15, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – The SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Fiemme Worlds 2013 Contest is now open for contestants to make selections for the biggest event on the Nordic ski calendar this winter.
Register and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest...

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge –...

February 15, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the La Transjurassienne 54/76 km classic technique race held last … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: American Burke Wins Historic 20km Silver...

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February 15, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Tim Burke put his race face on and made US Biathlon history on Thursday claiming silver in the men’s 20km individual event at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Fiemme 2013 One Week to Go...

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February 15, 2013 (Val di Fiemme) – On Wednesday, 20th February, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships presented by Viessmann will get underway in Val di Fiemme (ITA) with an official Opening Ceremony … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 14: Utah’s Havlick Repeats As RMISA Men’s...

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February 14, 2013 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – University of Utah senior Miles Havlick was named the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Men’s Nordic MVP Thursday, announced by the league.  The honor is … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 14: USA’s Burke Scores Silver in Men’s...

Tim Burke (USA) [P] Nordic...

February 14, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – The USA’s Tim Burke from Paul Smiths, NY, has a spectacular day winning silver in the men’s 20km Individual event at the 2013 IBU World Championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 14: Valentine’s Day Greetings from the IBU...

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February 14, 2013 (Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic) – Check out this great Valentine’s Day Greetings video from competitors at the 2013 IBU World Championships in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic.

Feb 13: USA’s Dunklee 15th and Canada’s Crawford...

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February 13, 2013 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – Claiming her second gold medal of the 2013 World Championships, Norway’s Tora Berger shot clean to win the women’s Individual Start with a time of 44:52.5. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 13: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2012/13...

1st Prize – Fischer 12/13 Carbonlite...

February 13, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the 2012/13 SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest standings after the pre-Olympic test event in Sochi, Russia, as the Viessmann XC FIS … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 13: Gatineau Loppet Officially Opens 35th Edition...

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February 13, 2013 (Gatineau, QC) – Yes, it’s exactly in two days that the Organizing Committee of the Gatineau Loppet will officially open the 35th edition of the biggest Cross-country skiing event in Canada. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 13: North American Vasa XC Ski Race...

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February 13, 2013 (Traverse City, Michigan) – Eli Brown, 40, from Williamsburg, MI took the win in Saturday’s Vasa 50km freestyle race while Angela Palomaki (Autrain, MI) was the top women finishing 28th … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 12: OR Show 2013 in Salt Lake...

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February 12, 2013 (Salt Lake City, CO) – SkiTrax caught up with Peter Ashley, Vice President at the Nordic Division of Fischer Sports USA, during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Trade Show in Salt … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 12: Mt. Borah Releases Semi-Custom Design iPad...

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February 12, 2013 (Coon Valley, Wisconsin) – In an era of thriving mobile and tablet technology, Mt. Borah is excited to bring their popular web-based semi-custom design center to the fingertips of tablet … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 12: RallyMe: New Fundraising App To Help...

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February 12, 2013 (Salt Lake City, Utah) – Every day talented athletes hang up their skates, put away their bat, or box up their jersey. They quit right before they peak. Why? There’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 12: EISA Dartmouth Winter Carnival Recap &...

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February 12, 2013 (Craftsbury, VT) –  Dartmouth’s men’s women’s squads claimed the relay victories on day two of the Dartmouth Winter Carnival at Craftsbury Common. Annie Hart, Mary O’Connell and Cory Stock won the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 11: Liebsch and Max Triumph in 58K...

Matt Liebsch – 58km Men’s winner...

February 11, 2013 (Mora, Minnesota) – Matt Liebsch from Orono, MN and Sarah Max, from Bend, Oregon, won the 58km FR men’s and women’s races respectively as the Vasaloppet USA ski race was moved to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 11: France’s Chauvet and Bourgeois Win 57/76km...

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February 11, 2013 (Lamoura, France) – A temperature of -14 degrees was announced for the start of the 76km FT La Transjurassienne in Lamoura, but in the end the thermometer showed just below … READ MORE → 0 comments