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Feb 25: U23 Worlds 15/30km Skiathlon – Hoffman...

Noah Hoffman (USA) placed a strong...

February 25, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – American Noah Hoffman lead a strong performance by the North Americans competing in the men’s 30-kilometre skiathlon race at the U23 World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 25: 2012 American Birkie Full Results +...

2012 final Birkie podium (l-r) Liebsh,...

February 25, 2012 (Haywood, Wisconsin) –  Here are the full results from the 39th American Birkebeiner part of the Worldloppet, held today from Cable to Haywood in great conditons, where Tad Elliott (CXC) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 25: Watch the 2012 American Birkie Finish...

American Birkie...

February 25, 2012 (Haywood, Wisconsin) – Watch today’s LIVE finish of the 39th American Birkebeiner’s 50km FR and 54km CL, part of the Worldloppet, featuring 9,000 participants including top US skiers and the legendary … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: Canada’s Ransom 5th and USA’s Doherty...

Julia Ransom [P] Judy...

February 24, 2012 (Kontiolahti, FIN) – Julia Ransom came up just shy in her quest for the first podium finish of her career at the Youth World Championships, finishing 5th in the women’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: Utah Dominates First Day Of RMISA...

Rune Oedegaard [P]...

February 24, 2012 (Bozeman, Montana) – Behind three race victories and seven podium appearances, the top-ranked Utah Utes moved out to a 61.5-point lead half way through the 2012 RMISA Championships, which double as the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: Watch the American Birkie Elite Sprints...

Dimitry...

February 24, 2012 (Haywood, Wisconsin) – Check out this live footage of the Birkie Elite FR Sprints held on Thursday, Feb. 23, in downtown Haywood as skiers sprinted down Main St. on a 500m … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: Canada’s Comeau and Richards Score Top-20...

Geoffrey Richards [P] courtesy of...

February 24, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – Canada’s Anne-Marie Comeau and Geoffrey Richards posted impressive top-20 results in their respective skiathlon races at the Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey on Friday. In the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: Jessie Diggins Update: Some Ups and...

Jessie Diggins [P] Nordic...

February 24, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – XC ski fans have been wondering why young phenom Jessie Diggins has not been listed in the results at the U23 World Championships in Turkey. Unfortunately, the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 24: USA’s Hoffman Captures U23 Worlds 15km...

Final U23 Men’s 15km CL podium...

February 23, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – The USST’s Noah Hoffman won a silver medal in the 15km classic at the U23 World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey on Thursday, battling Germany’s Hannes Dotzler most of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 23: USA’s Hendrickson Scores Women’s Ski Jumping...

Final podium (l-r) Vogt 3rd, Takanashi...

February 23, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – Sarah Hendrickson became took home the silver in women’s ski jumping event at the Junior Nordic World Ski Championships in Erzurum, Turkey on Thursday, adding more lustre to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 23: Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train – Matt...

Matt...

February 23, 2012 – This week on Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, Peter Graves catches up with 28-year-old American skier Matt Liebsch of Orono, MN, who won Tour De Twin Cities and the Boulder … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 23: Wenzel Anchors Canucks to Strong 6th...

Kurtis Wenzel [P] Pam Doyle file...

February 23, 2012 (Kontiolahti, FIN) – Four young Canucks joined forces, each skiing 7.5-km with two stops at the range, to finish sixth in the men’s relay at the Junior Biathlon World Championships … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 23: Top Ten for Canadians in Youth...

Ransom...

February 23, 2012 (Kontiolahti, FIN) – The Canadian women’s and men’s youth relay teams had solid results finishing eighth and ninth respectively at the IBU Junior World Championships in Kontiolahti, Finland on Wednesday.
Quebec’s Rose-Marie … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 22: Canada’s Beatty and Greer Crack Top...

Dahria Beatty [P] courtesy of...

February 22, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – Canada’s Dahria Beatty and Janelle Greer, both of Whitehorse, cracked the top 30 in Wednesday’s women’s 5km classic race at the Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 22: West Yellowstone 33rd Annual Rendezvous Race...

Rendezvous Race [P] Rendezvous...

February 22, 2012 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Snow is falling in West Yellowstone, Montana, and skiers of all ages are invited to participate in the 33rd annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race on March 3, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: Five North Americans in Top 30...

Sadie Bjornsen [P] courtesy of Holly...

February 21, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – The US and Canadian U23 World Championship teams overcame bitterly cold conditions in Erzurum, Turkey to place five athletes in the top 30 in the freestyle sprint events … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: Canada’s Kurtis Wenzel Makes History &...

Marius Hol 2nd, Kurtis Wenzel 1st...

February 21, 2012 (Kontiolahti, FIN) – Biathlete Kurtis Wenzel skied into the history books as the first-ever Canadian to be crowned World Champion at the Biathlon Junior World Championships in Kontiolahti, Finland on … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 21: US Long Distance 2012 Nationals Date...

February 21, 2012 (Craftsbury Common, Vermoint) – A quick, but important clarification about Dates for US Long Distance Nationals being held at the Craftsbury Nordic Center. The correct schedule for US Long Distance … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: NNF Supports U.S. 2012 FIS Junior/U23...

February 21, 2012 – The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team named its 2012 FIS Junior World Championship & World Under 23 Championship Teams to compete Feb. 19-26 in Erzurum, Turkey. The National Nordic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: Madison SuperTour Results, Photos, Videos –...

Philip Furrer [P]...

February 21, 2012 (Madison, WI) – Last weekend, CXC hosted the USSA SuperTour in Madison, WI, as part of the Madison Winter Festival. Saturday saw some of the top U.S. skiers contest a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: Canada’s Greer Leads North Americans w/Top...

Janelle Greer [P]...

February 21, 2012 (Erzurum, Turkey) – The 2012  Junior/U23 World Championships kicked off in Erzurum, Turkey on Monday with freestyle sprints for the Juniors. Canada’s Janelle Greer of Whitehorse, YK, led a youthful … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: Classic Focus at American Birkie...

Atomic’s athletes have had a lot...

February 21, 2012 (Cable, WI) – There has been a worldwide surge in classic racing the last two years.  Major marathons, such as the American Birkebeiner, used to focus on skating with classic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 21: IBU Junior Worlds Day One Women’s...

Julia Ransom at the finish [P]...

February 21, 2012 (Kontiolahti, Finland) – The IBU World Junior Championships got underway in Finland yesterday and Canada’s Julia Ransom led all North Americans with an eighth-place finish in the Youth Women’s 10km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: World Uphill Trophy Invitational Poland –...

Liz Stephen [P] Peter Graves file...

February 20, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – A crew of North American athletes challenged for the invitational World Uphill Trophy yesterday in Poland on an 8km course with 3,700m of climbing and a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: Fischer Sports Sponsors Vegard Ulvang’s Participation...

Vegard Ulvang [P] Fischer...

February 20, 2012 (Auburn, NH) – Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner. Ulvang, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 20: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

February 20, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the the 76km FT La Transjurassienne in France. The … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 19: 6th Annual Equinox Snow...

February 19, 2012 (West Yellowstone, MT ) – The 6th annual Equinox Snow Challenge multi-sport event will be taking place in West Yellowstone, MT on March 24-25. The 2012 Equinox Snow Challenge invites … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 19: Olsson Outpowers Field in 15km CL...

Johan Olsson (SWE) [P] Nordic...

February 18, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Sweden’s Johan Olsson delivered another dominant performance in tough conditons bringing everyone to their knees with a powerful display of classic skiing in the men’s individual start 15km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Kowalczyk Rules 10km CL at Home...

Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) [P] Nordic...

February 18, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – In royal fashion Justyna Kowalczyk delivered the crowning victory her adoring fans were after on Day 2 of the inaugural FIS WCup in her home country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Historic Footage of Devon Kershaw Winning...

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

February 18, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Check out this great historic race footage of Devon Kershaw, 29, winning the final 1.6km Sprint FR World Cup in Poland on Friday capturing the gold … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: US Biathlon Announces 2012 IBU World...

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(New Gloucester, Maine) – US Biathlon is pleased to announce the following roster of athletes who will be competing in the IBU 2012 World Championships, March 1st -11th in Ruhpolding, Germany.
2012 U.S. Biathlon IBU World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 18: Employment Opportunity – CCES Doping Control...

CCES...

February 18, 2012 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Doping Control Officer. See below to find out more about this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: King Kong Kershaw Claims Collosal Sprint...

Devon Kershaw celebrates historic gold at...

February 17, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw wowed World Cup fans today, capturing the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 1.6km sprint in Szklarska Poreba, Poland, in a stunning come-from-behind … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 17: USA’s Randall Recovers from Crash to...

Kikkan Randall (USA) [P] Nordic...

February 17, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall skied with tremendous heart in the women’s World Cup 1.6km skate sprint event in Poland today, overcoming recent illness and an ill-timed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 17: Seven North Americans Qualify at Inaugural...

Jessie Diggins [P] Nordic...

February 17, 2012 (Szklarska Poreba, Poland) – Seven North Americans qualified for the skate sprint heats at the inaugural FIS World Cup sprint competition being held in Szklarska Poreba, Poland, on Friday. In … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 16: Canada’s Nathan Smith Scores Hat Trick...

Nathan Smith [P] Pam...

February 16, 2012 (Canmore Alta.) – Nathan Smith made it three victories in three starts at the International Biathlon Union Cup sprint race Thursday, Feb. 16 in Canmore, Alberta. Racing on his hometown … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Coaching Opportunity: Head Coach Foothills Nordic...

Foothills...

February 16, 2012 – Foothills Nordic Ski Club is currently seeking to fill the fulltime position of Cross Country Head Coach. This position will lead and/or oversee all levels of cross country ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: USA’s Top Biathlon Young Gun Currier...

Russell Currier (USA) [P] US Biathlon/Nordic...

February 16, 2012 – Russell Currier, 24, a rising star on the US men’s biathlon squad, surprised even himself when he scored a career-best sixth place in the 10k sprint at the IBU … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: Steamboat’s Sven Wiik Celebrates 91st Birthday...

Sven...

February 16, 2012 (Steamboat Springs, CO) – Sven Wiik, a pioneer of “Ski Town USA’s” booming Nordic skiing scene, recently celebrated his 91st birthday and will mark the occasion with an open house … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 16: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – Fischer 11/12 Carbonlite...

February 16, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest standings after the Nove Mesto WCup in the Czech Republic. Siggy’s Speedsters has earned 1,184 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: USA’s Barnes and Canada’s Heinicke on...

(l-r) Barnes 2nd, Korovina 1st and...

February 15, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Marina Korovina made it three wins in three races Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the International Biathlon Union Cup event in Canmore, Alberta. But For much of the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: USA Nordic Junior Worlds 2012 Team...

US women’s jumping sensation Sarah Hendrickson...

February 15, 2012 (Park City, UT) – The U.S. Ski Team named 11 ski jumping and nordic combined athletes to its 2012 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championship Team. The Junior Worlds will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Tartu...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

February 15, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce that team modification is now open for the FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest – the twist. Contestants can modify their team … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train – FIS...

Kikkan Randall (USA) at Milan Sprints...

February 15, 2012 (Poland) – This week on Talkin’ with the Gravy-Train, Peter Graves checked in with top American female skier Kikkan Randall, the FIS Sprint Cup leader who is currently preparing for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 15: Diggins Report: Gettin’ Tough in Nove...

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February 15, 2012 (Nove Mesto, CZE) – This was such a crazy weekend! Both the 15km mass start classic and the 4x5km relay were great opportunities to work on mental toughness and dig … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 14: First Ever FIS Cross-Country World Cup...

FIS world cup cross-country, 10km women,...

February 14, 2012 (Poland) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk has been one of the top stars on the cross-country world circuit since a few years. Three times in a row, the likeable Polish skier … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 14: The Way I See It –...

Marty Hall circa...

February 14, 2012 – US Best – Sunday’s relay effort by the US women has to be one of the top racing days in the history of Women’s Cross Country skiing in the … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 14: Employment Opportunities – Canadian Paralympic...

Canadian...

February 14, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of Program Manager, High Performance and Director, Finance. Click the corresponding links below for a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 13: Canadian and U.S.A. Scandi Development Trips...

Marshal...

February 13, 2012 (Albu, Estonia) – The Canadian and US development trips stopped in at Albu, Estonia this weekend, with skiers competing in classic sprint and distance races as part of the Scandinavian … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 13: McMurtry/Sandau Duel Continues at Mt. Orford...

Kevin Sandau (l) and Brent...

February 13, 2012 (Mt. Orford, QC) – The Haywood NorAm series rolled into Mt. Orford, Quebec, this past weekend with classic and skate distance races in chilly conditions. With many of the domestic … READ MORE → 0 comments