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Feb 04: Interview w/Golden Devon Kershaw and Canadian...

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February 04, 2012 (Rybinsk, Russia) – Following Devon Kershaw’s historic first distance World Cup gold medal in the men’s 15km Freestyle race in Rybinsk, Russia we caught up him and Canadian Head Coach, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Nishikawa and Killick Win 10/15km FR...

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February 04, 2012 (Cantley, Quebec) – Emily Nishikawa of Whitehorse and Banff Ski Runners’ Graeme Killick topped the fields in Cantley, Quebec on Day Two of the Haywood NorAm Eastern Canadian Championships and Minitour, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: USA’s Burke Shoots Clean to Grab...

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February 04, 2012 (Oslo, Norway) – American Tim Burke led Team USA with clean shooting and a stellar 6th place finish in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit. Burke moved up from 15th to finish … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: Neuner Scores Second Oslo Win at...

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February 04, 2012 (Oslo, Norway) – Germany’s Magdalena Neuner was back on the top podium spot with her second win in as many days taking the women’s 10km Pursuit with two penalties but … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: USA’s Diggins Best-Ever 5th as Norway’s...

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February 04, 2012 (Rybinsk, Russia) – The USA’s Jessie Diggins continues to turn heads as she moved from 30th to 5th in the women’s 10km FR race in Rybinsk, Russia, on Saturday won … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 04: HE’S ON A ROLL: Canada’s Kershaw...

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February 04, 2012 (Rybinsk, Russia) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw scored BIG today with a historic win bringing home his first World Cup distance gold medal taking the men’s 15km Freestyle race in Rybinsk, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Marshall and Cockney in Charge at...

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February 03, 2012 (Cantley, Quebec) – Top qualifier and NorAm series leader, Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills/AWCA), took no prisoners on her way to victory at the 1.4km freestyle Haywood NorAM Eastern CDN Championship … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Celebrate the 46th Annual CSM Adventure...

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February 03, 2012 (Montebello, QC) – Celebrate Jackrabbit Johannsen by skiing the traditional 160km point-to-point trail from Gatineau to Montebello to Lachute. Experiencing the best conditions in years, the Canadian Ski Marathon can … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Randall Skips Rybinsk 10km FR Mass...

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

February 03, 2012 (Rybinsk, Russia) – When we noticed that Kikkan Randall wasn’t on the start list for Saturday’s World Cup 10km FR Mass start race in Rybinsk we were a little concerned … READ MORE → 1 comment

Feb 03: Diggins Report: Making the Final in...

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February 03, 2012 (Moscow) – Moscow is COLD! And racing here is even colder…but apparantly, that’s good news if you’re from team USA! Yesterday’s sprint race was the best race of my life, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Klebl Grabs Fourth Straight Medal as...

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February 03, 2012 (Minneapolis, MN) – Canada’s Chris Klebl continued his medal haul at the IPC World Cup in Minneapolis with his fourth-straight podium result on Thursday, Feb. 2, the final day of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 03: Employment Opportunities – Team...

February 03, 2012 (Barrie, ON) – Here are two employment opportunities from Team Hardwood for a Senior Development Squad Coach and a Junior Development Squad Coach – applications for both positions are being … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: USA’s Bailey 8th and Canada’s Green...

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February 02, 2012 (Oslo, NOR) – American Lowell Bailey and Canada’s Brendan Green punched their way into the top ten claiming 8th and 9th place respectively as Russia’s Evgeniy Garanichev landed the first … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Neuner Dominates IBU 7.5km Sprint in...

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February 02, 2012 (Oslo, NOR) – Magdalena Neuner of Germany was perfect on the shooting range on Thursday as she scored her 6th victory of the 2011-12 season winning the women’s 7.5km sprint … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Canada’s Kershaw Podiums Again as Peterson...

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February 02, 2012 (Moscow, Russia) – Canada’s Devon Kershaw grabbed a bronze medal in today’s cold and windy World Cup 1.5km Sprint in Moscow after topping the qualifications with superb skiing. Fifth-place qualifier … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

February 02, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the updated standings for the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 70km Classic Marcialonga in Italy. Team legrandbo … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: USA’s Diggins Makes Final as Kowalczyk...

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February 02, 2012 (Moscow, Russia) – Twenty-year-old Jessica Diggins (USA) scored sixth today in the 1.5km Women’s Freestyle Sprint in Moscow, her best-ever individual World Cup result. Diggins was on fire qualifying first with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Employment Opportunity – CCC Marketing...

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February 02, 2012 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Canada (“CCC”), the National Sport Organization for cross-country skiing in Canada, is currently seeking to fill the position of Marketing Coordinator. The successful candidate will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 02: Diggins and Kershaw Top 1.5km Sprint...

Jessie Diggins (USA) [P] Nordic Focus...

February 02, 2012 (Moscow, Russia) – Rising American star, Jessie Diggins, and Canada’s veteran, Devon Kershaw, pulled out all the stops in downtown Moscow in biting cold conditions, -16 degrees, to top the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Employment Opportunity – Executive Director...

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February 01, 2012 – The New England Nordic Ski Association seeks a new Executive Director to begin May 31, 2012. Our job description is clear: we seek a capable leader to be a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Feb 01: Women’s Ski Day at Rikert Nordic...

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February 01, 2012 (Ripton, Vermont) – Due to marginal snow conditions, Women’s Ski Day at Rikert Nordic Center will not be held on Sunday, Feb. 5, as planned. “Unfortunately, we just couldn’t get … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: Canadian Ski Marathon 2012 – Feb....

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January 31, 2012 (Montebello, ON) – I am very proud to report that despite recent freezing rain and warm weather, the traditional trail – Gatineau-Montebello-Lachute – is in excellent condition. The full trail … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: US Biathlon Superbowl Raffle – Tickets...

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January 31, 2012 – US Biathlon is raffling off four tickets to this year’s Superbowl! This is an all-expenses paid trip for you and three guests for two nights in Indianapolis! The raffle … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: Canada’s Klebl Snags 2nd Silver at...

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January 31, 2012 (Cable, WI) – Canada’s Chris Klebl skied to his second-straight silver medal at the IPC Cross-Country Skiing World Cup in Cable, Wisconsin on Monday in the Men’s 10k sit ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: USA’s Nordgren Storms to 21st in...

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January 31, 2012 (Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia) – Russia’s Alexey Volkov only missed one shot in the Men’s 12.5k Pursuit at the IBU Open European Championships that run Jan. 27-Feb. 2 in Slovakia to secure … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 31: 14th Annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon Recap...

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January 31, 2012 (Marquette, MI) – Nearly 1,400 participants took part in the 14th annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon presented by Marquette General Health Systems. The headline event – the 50km classic – started in Ishpeming, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 30: North Americans Crowd the Podium at...

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January 30, 2012 (Bad Ischl, Austria) – Many European and Scandinavian nations have been holding their national championships during the current break in World Cup action. This past weekend it was Austria’s turn, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 30: Canada’s Arendz 4th at Wisconsin IPC...

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January 30, 2012 (Cable, WI) – Canada’s Mark Arendz came up just shy in his bid to win his fifth IPC Biathlon World Cup medal of the season after finishing fourth in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 30: 31st Annual Craftsbury Marathon Results –...

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January 30, 2012 – The largest Nordic ski event in the east, the 31st Annual Craftsbury Marathon, took place on Sunday. Hundreds of participants of all ages challenged themselves on 25km and 50km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 30: Liebsch and Bender Win Tour de...

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January 29, 2012 (Lake Elmo, Minnesota) – The final day of Tour De Twin Cities SuperTour competition played out as expected: Matt Liebsch (Team Strongheart/Team Birkie) and Caitlin Gregg (CXC) skied away from their respective … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: Dartmouth Dominates UNH Carnival – Sophie...

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January 29, 2012 (Bartlett, NH) – On the opening day of the University of New Hampshire Carnival (Jan. 27), both the Dartmouth men’s and women’s Nordic teams pulled the rug out from underneath … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: FIS Marathon Cup News – Aukland...

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January 29, 2012 – The sun had just risen when nearly 7,000 competitors started their 70km classic long journey through the Fassa and Fiemme valleys for the 39th edition of the Marcialonga (ITA) … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 29: Canada’s Mark Arendz Scores IPC World...

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January 29, 2012 (Cable, WI) – Variable winds, sometimes gusting up to 15-mi/22.5km per hour, added another element of drama to the first day of the biathlon competition during the International Paralympic Committee … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 28: Bender and McGuffin Top Fields at...

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January 28, 2012 (Lake Elmo, Minnesota) – For the fourth stage of the Tour De Twin Cities on Saturday, the Battle Creek SuperTour moved east to Green Acres Rec. Area in Lake Elmo, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 28: AltaGas Extends Canadian National Team Sponsorship...

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January 28, 2012 (Calgary, AB) – AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has refueled the path to the podium for Canada’s cross-country ski athletes by extending its sponsorship of Cross Country Canada for another four years. The long-term commitment, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 28: Volunteers Needed for the Romance Half...

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January 28, 2012 – The CTA, Moosalamoo Association, and Rikert Nordic Center are in need of some volunteers to help with the Romance Half Marathon Race and Tour on Saturday, February 11th. Volunteer tasks may include; registration assistants, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Canada’s Chris Klebl Wins Silver Medal...

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January 27, 2012 (Cable, WI) – At the end of the day and at the awards ceremony, Chris Klebl, who has overcome much, was beaming from ear to ear. As well he should, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy WCup 2011/12 Contest...

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

January 27, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – The Viessmann FIS XC World Cup forged on to Otepaa, Estonia last weekend with Canada’s Devon Kershaw scoring bronze in the men’s 15km classic. Read more about Kershaw’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Win a Free Birkie 2012 Entry...

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January 27, 2012 – Greetings Skiers and Friends! Enter by February 5 to win one of five FREE Birkie Entries, courtesy of SmartWool, one of our Birkie 2012 sponsors. The 39th Annual Birkebeiner … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 27: Sun Peaks Students Learn to Cross...

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January 27, 2012 (Sun Peaks, BC) – Students at the Discovery Centre for Balanced Education at Sun Peaks Resort will be giving a new sport a try as part of their school curriculum … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 26: New Grants Now Available – Canadian...

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January 26, 2012 (Ottawa) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee invites Canadian sports organizations to apply for the 2012-13 granting round of the Para-Equipment Fund, presented by Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, and supported … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 26: National Champions Crowned During FIS World...

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January 26, 2012 (Toronto, Canada) – While the Viesmann FIS World Cup 2011/12 series is taking a short break, many of the world’s top cross-country skiers are not. Instead, many are taking advantage … READ MORE →3 comments

Jan 26: Tour de Twin Cities Skate Sprints...

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January 26, 2012 (Minneapolis, MN) – Skiers have reached the midpoint of the 5-stage Tour De Twin Cities. On Wednesday evening, racers contested a prologue skate sprint under the lights at Wirth Park. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 26: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

January 26, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 38th annual Dolomitenlauf. With over 200 teams … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: USSA Tour De Twin Cities SuperTour...

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January 25, 2012 (Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN) – The first-ever Tour de Twin Cities kicked off on Saturday with the classic individual start races. The inaugural Tour, also part of the USSA … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: IPC Biathlon World Cup Opens Jan....

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January 25, 2012 (Cable, WI) – Many of the world’s top adaptive athletes are ready for the start of an historic IPC Biathlon World Cup set to kick off tomorrow at the famed … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: Rikert Nordic Center Hosts Women’s Ski...

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January 25, 2012 (Ripton, VT) – Energizing women about being active in the outdoors during the winter is the aim of a day-long Women’s Ski Day at Rikert Nordic Center in February. Rikert … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: Otepaa Double Classic – Pain, Joy...

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January 25, 2012 – Last weekend, we departed from beautiful sunny Italia to the double-classic weekend of World Cup racing in Otepaa, Estonia. Last year we had Junior World/U23 Championships there, so it … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: 1st World Snow Day Premiere Success...

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January 25, 2012 (Oberhofen, Switzerland) – Sunday, January 22nd saw the inaugural FIS World Snow Day take place all around the world. 227 events in 39 countries featured children, their families and the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 25: FIS Tour de Ski 2012 Winners...

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January 25, 2012 – With each of them clinching their third victory at the Tour de Ski, Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) and Dario Cologna (SUI) secured the respective cross-country crowns for themselves. Fischer, ski … READ MORE → 0 comments