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Jan 21: US Women 10th at IBU Team...

Sara Studebaker [P] Nordic...

January 20, 2013 (Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Good snow conditions and a light wind greeted the best biathletes in the world on Sunday in Antholz, Italy for the men’s 4×7.5 km and Women’s 4x6km Relays.
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Jan 20: Career-First Nordic Combined World Cup Podium...

Taylor Fletcher [P] USSA

January 20, 2013 (Seefeld, Austria) – Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) brought another podium to the Fletcher family trophy case, finishing third in the Seefeld FIS Nordic Combined World Cup for his first … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 20: Norway Takes Men’s Relay in Close...

Norway’s Roethe at the finish winning...

January 20, 2013 (La Clusaz, France) – Norway emerged as the men’s 4×7.5km winner in what became a 4-horse race as Sweden, the Czech Republic and Russia I were in a see-saw battle with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: Italy’s Bonaldi and Russia’s Mikhailova Win...

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January 20, 2013 (Lienz, Austria) – The perfect sunshine of yesterday’s Dolomiten Classic Race did not hold on for the 42km long Dolomitenlauf which was held in the skating technique, but a nevertheless … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: USA’s Frenette Scores Notable 20th on...

Frenette on a hot streak [P]...

January 20, 2013 (Sapporo, Japan) – Pete Frenette continued his vibrant hot-streak again today on the famed Okuryama Hills here, to place 20th in Sunday’s World Cup. The day was marked by a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 20: Interviews and Comments from La Clusaz...

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January 19, 2012 (La Clusaz, France) – Following Saturday’s 10/15km CL we caught up with a number of North American skiers for their take on the course, the venue, the tough waxing conditions and their race. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 19: Shipulin and Berger Victorious at IBU...

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

January 19, 2013 (Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Russia’s Anton Shipulin dominated from start to finish in Saturday’s Pursuit with strong skiing winning with a time of 31:24.2, despite two penalties.  Slovenia’s Jakov Fak was … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 19: USAA Names Strong 2013 FIS World...

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January 19, 2013 (Park City, UT) – Kikkan Randall (Anchorage/APU Nordic) heads a team of 13 cross country athletes named by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association to compete in the FIS Nordic … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 19: USSA SuperTour Tour de Twin Cities...

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January 19, 2013 (Minneapolis, MN) – It was another APU stronghold as Rosie Brennan took the win in the women’s 5km FR race at round #4 of the 2013 USSA SuperTour’s Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 19: Poltoranen Triumphs at La Clusaz Men’s...

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January 19, 2013 (La Clusaz, France) – In a nailbiter of a finish a final attack by Russia’s Alexander Bessmertnykh on the inside up the final climb before the finish took everyone by surprise … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 19: USA Ski Jumper Peter Frenette Scores...

Peter Frenette [P] Peter...

January 19, 2013 (Sapporo, Japan) – Mark today as an important one in the fortunes of U.S.A. ski jumper Peter Frenette, as he scored World Cup points to place 25th in a top-notch … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 19: Bjoergen is Back Taking La Clusaz...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) strikes a familiar...

January 19, 2013 (La Clusaz, France) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen bided her time staying with the lead group of five that compacted to three with 2km to go as she battled with long-time rival … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Shipulin Wins Antholz IBU Sprint –...

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January 18, 2013 (Antholz-Anterselva ITA) – Russia’s Anton Shipulin blazed his way to his 1st World Cup victory of the season Friday in Antholz, shooting clean and clocking a time of 22:45.8.  Second … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: FIS World Cup La Clusaz Race...

FIS world cup cross-country, mass men,...

January 18, 2013 (La Clusaz, France) – Nearly all top skiers are on the start when the World Cup continues with classic mass start races over 10/15 km in La Clusaz this Saturday. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Cross Country Canada Launches “The Inside...

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January 18, 2013 – We are excited to bring you the first episode of Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: EISA Nordic Season Kicks Off with...

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January 18, 2013 (Lake Placid, New York) – The Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) kicked off its Nordic season today with the St. Lawrence Carnival in Lake Placid, NY as Anja Gruber (UVM) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: USA’s Cnossen Podiums at IPC Biathlon...

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January 18, 2013 (Cable, Wisconsin) – U.S. Navy Seal Dan Cnossen (Topeka, Kansas) won silver at today’s 7.5-kilometer sprint event at the ICP World Cup in Cable, WI, posting a time of 22:34.4 and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Two Nordic Coaches Receive Queen Elizabeth...

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January 18, 2013 (Ottawa, ON) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), as the leader of coach education and training in Canada, is pleased to announce that 49 outstanding individuals who have been … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: U.S. Collegiate NCAA XC Skiing Preview...

Dartmouth’s Sophie Caldwell at 2012 NCAA...

January 18, 2013 – The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) series got underway January 8-13 with Nordic skiing action at Steamboat Springs’ Howelsen Hill, part of the CU Invitational, and continues January … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Canada’s Mark Arendz Grabs Third Straight...

Mark Arendz [P] CCC file...

January 18, 2013 (Cable, WI) – Canada’s Mark Arendz followed up three of the best cross-country ski races of his career with his third silver medal of the week – this time in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 18: Chicks on Sticks for Breast Cancer...

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January 18, 2013 (Leavenworth, WA) – For the 11th year, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club is producing a women’s only winter event to promote breast cancer awareness and raise funds for The Wellness Place … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Kuzmina Claims 1st Win of the...

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January 17, 2013 (Antholz-Anterselva, ITA) – Slovakia’s Anastasiya  had a great day on course Thursday as she captured her first win of the season in the Women’s 7.5km Sprint.  Kuzmina shot clean and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Most Influential Women List Announced by...

Chandra Crawford [P] James...

{date] (Ottawa, ON) – Dr. Amirault-Ryan, Lead of Sport Psychology, Canadian Olympic Committee; Loreen Barnett, Secretary General, International Triathlon Union; the late Sarah Burke, athlete, coach, mentor; Sandra Chénard, official; and the team of Chandra … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Kershaw Report – Tour de Ski...

Devon Kershaw [P] Pam...

January 17, 2013 – The 2012/13 Tour de Ski is over and remains in all our rearview mirrors. There were Canadian highlights abound during his year’s German and Italian odyssey – the major … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 17: Women’s Ski Jumping USA Announces New...

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January 17, 2013 (Park City, UT) – Women’s Ski Jumping USA has named Robbie Beck as the foundation’s Executive Director and Jenny Holden as Athletic Program Director. Beck and Holden, both of Park … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: The Way I See It –...

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January 16, 2013 – Babikov – Is he doing it again? He went back to Canada (like last year), but he might have a big enough break this time, as he won’t come … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 16: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest...

1st Prize – Nipika Lodge –...

January 16, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the second annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2012/13 Contest after the second race – Jizerská Padesatka 50km CT … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Tara Whitten Named Honorary President of...

Tara Whitten [P] Heinz...

January 16, 2013 (Gatineau, QC) – In one month, from February 15th to 17th, 2013, the start of the Gatineau Loppet, the largest cross-country ski event in Canada, will be given. It’s in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Three Important Birkie Deadlines Jan. 31...

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January 16, 2013 (Hayward, WI) – Greetings Skiers and Friends! With the end of January just two weeks away, here is a reminder to take care of any of the three following items … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 16: Swix Sport Announces New Swix Sonic...

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January 16, 2013 (Haverhill, MA) – Swix Sport is set to launch a new adjustable pole collection for the 2013/14 season called Swix Sonic, designed to be the most advanced adjustable pole to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Mont Ste-Anne –...

January 15, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – We are excited to announce the final SkiTrax FIS Tour de Ski 2012/13 Fantasy Contest standings after stage 7 in Val di Fiemme, Italy. In another dramatic … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 15: Canada’s Para-Nordic Athletes Continue Domination with...

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January 15, 2013 (Cable, Wisconsin) – Canada’s Para-Nordic squad continued its domination at the IPC World Cup in Cable Wisconsin, adding a gold and silver to its bag of medals this week on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: La Clusaz World Cup – Bjoergen...

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January 15, 2013 (La Clusaz, France) – There will be 10 Norwegian women and six Norwegian men that will get a chance to start this weekend’s FIS World Cups in La Clusaz, France. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Job Opportunity in Toronto at Cycling...

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January 15, 2013 (Etobicoke, Ontario) – Accounts Receivable person required for established cycling and ski distributor in Etobicoke, Ontario. Part time position – hours negotiable. Previous industry experience preferred. Hourly wage based on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Interviews w/Canada’s Gaiazova and Valjas after...

FIS world cup cross-country, individual sprint,...

January 14, 2013 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – Check out these audio interviews with Canada’s Dash Gaiazova and Len Valjas following the Liberec World Cup sprints on the weekend. Gaiazova had a stellar day on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Canadian Para-Nordic Athletes Rack Up Five...

Mark Arendz [P] CCC file...

January 14, 2013 (Cable, WI) – Canada’s Para-Nordic squad teamed up to win five medals – one gold, three silver and one bronze – in middle distance cross-country ski races at the IPC … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Utah’s Miles Havlick Wins 10-km Classical...

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January 14, 2013 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – Senior Miles Havlick recorded his seventh career victory in the 10-km Classical at the CU/Spencer Nelson Invitational on Sunday in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
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Jan 14: Seventh for USA’s Fletcher Duo in...

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January 14, 2013 (Chaux-Neuve, France) – Brothers Bryan and Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) paired up to finish seventh in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup team sprint in Chaux-Neuve. The brothers jumped … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Celebrate 40 Years – Annual Chama...

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January 14, 2013 (Chama, NM) – Next weekend, January 19-21, is the 40th Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta and it looks like we’ll have great weather for the races and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Fourcade in Charge at Ruhpolding Mass...

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January 13, 2013 (Ruhpolding, GER) – France’s Martin Fourcade claimed his second victory of the weekend on Sunday in the men’s 15km Mass Start race by shooting clean to finish with a time … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Double Podium for Russia at Liberec...

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January 13, 2013 (Liberec, CZE) – Russia took no prisoners on their way to victory in the men’s 1.6km Team Sprint in Liberec as Russia II took gold courtesy of Nikolay Morilov with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Norway Takes Women’s Team Sprint World...

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January 13, 2013 (Liberec, CZE) – Maiken Caspersen Falla delivered Team Sprint gold to Norway as she reeled in Sweden’s Ida Ingemarsdotter in the finishing straight in an exciting finish to the women’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Anders Aukland and Valentina Shevchenko Win...

FIS Marathon Cup Jizerska Padesatka, Liberec...

January 13, 2013 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – After last year’s heavy snowfall, it was now the perfect sunshine which welcomed the racers in Bedrichov for the 46th edition of the Jizerská Padesatka 50km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Coaches on Start Line of TD...

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January 13, 2013 (Chittenden, VT) – “Anything can happen in a sprint race,” said Alex Jospe of Cambridge Sports Union, and one of today’s surprises was the number of coaches donning bibs and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Canada’s Scott Perras Shines in 10th...

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January 12, 2013 (Ruhpolding, GER) – Canada’s Scott Perras put down the performance of his life finishing 10th in the World Cup Sprint competition on Saturday in Ruhpolding, Germany. The 29-year-old shot clean … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Peterson Takes Men’s 1.6km CL Final...

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January 12, 2013 (Liberec, CZE) – Teodor Peterson (SWE), the reigning overall Sprint Cup champ, out-lunged his teammate Emil Joennson at the line for the victory in the men’s 1.6km CL sprint in Liberec … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Canada’s Gaiazova Just Off Women’s Sprint...

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January 12, 2013 (Liberec, CZE) – Canada’s Daria Gaiazova was on fire today at the women’s 1.3km CL sprint that was shortened due to conditions to 850m, which suited Gaiazova just fine as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: USA’s Hendrickson Back on Top of...

Sarah-Hendrickson [P]...

January 12, 2013 (Hinterzarten, Germany) – Sarah Hendrickson snagged her second World Cup win of the season Saturday in Hinterzarten — a jump she knows well. She won here a year ago too, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Canadian XC Ski Team Bus...

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January 12, 2013 – Canadian Ski Team head coach Justin Wadsworth takes Inside the Fence on board the team bus during the final stages of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Liberec World Cup 1.3/1.6km CL Qualifications...

Perianne Jones (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 12, 2013 (Liberec, CZE) – The racing is underway in Liberec as three Canadian women advanced to the heats in the women’s 1.3km CL Qualifications lead by Perianne Jones in 7th, followed by … READ MORE → 0 comments