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Jan 16: Canada’s Dasha Gaiazova Launches New Web...

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January 16, 2012 (Banff, AB) – Canadian Senior World Cup Team member Dasha Gaiazova recently launched a new web site. With some help from sponsor Banff Airporter, Gaiazova has a slick new site … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Torin Koos Appeal of his DSQ...

Torin Koos at the US Cross...

January 15, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – Three-time US Olympic Nordic skier, Torin Koos, had been issued a written warning for starting out of position during the mass start of the Men’s 30km classical … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Team Sprint World Cup PHOTOS of...

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

January 15, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – Here’s a selection of great photos from the historic women’s 6×1.4km Team Sprint in Milan that saw two North American teams on the podium with United States … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: McMurtry and Nishikawa Take 10/15km Classic...

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January 15, 2012 (Whistler Olympic Park, BC) – Brent McMurtry (CNEPH/Foothills) and Emily Nishikawa (AWCA/Whitehorse), both members of Canada’s Senior Development Team, wrapped up the weekend with wins at the Haywood NorAm and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: World Cup Leader Hendrickson Sets New...

Final Day 2 podium (l-r) Iraschko...

January 15, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Predazzo, Italy) – Sarah Hendrickson put up two huge jumps on Sunday to win her fourth World Cup (WC) competition so far this season. She’s also leading … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: Berger and Shipulin Grab Pursuit Victories...

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January 15, 2012 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Light wind and mild temperatures meant conditions were more agreeable for Sunday’s 10/12.5km women’s and men’s IBU WCup pursuits after challenging conditions in the week’s … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 15: Russia Wins Men’s Team Sprint in...

Petuhov Morilov...

January 15, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – The Russian duo of Alexey Petukhov and Nikolay Morilov scored the win in the men’s 6×1.4km free men’s team sprint at the FIS WCup Sunday in Milan. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 15: HISTORIC Team Sprint Podium in Milan...

Historic Team Sprint podium in Milan...

January 15, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – Destiny, unexpected drama and superb skiing in the women’s 6×1.4km Team Sprint delivered the first US-CAN WCup podium ever as Americans Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins grabbed … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 15: Kikkan Randall the Sprint World Cup...

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January 14, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – With four American women on the start line for the FIS WCup freestyle sprints in Milan, Italy on Friday, the Sprint Cup leader, Kikkan Randall, was in good company. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Heidi and Phil Widmer Top the...

Phil Widmer battles with Drew Goldsack...

January 14, 2012 (Whistler, BC) – Heidi Widmer (Foothills/ABWC) claimed the Women’s 1.2km FR Teck Sprint victory on Day 2 at the 2012 Haywood NorAM/Trials with Alysson Marshall (Larch Hills/ABWC) in second and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Corey Stock and Dakota Blackhorse von-Jess...

Dakota Blackhorse Van-Jess [P] Peter...

January 14, 2012 (Farmington, ME) – Fresh from strong performances at US Nationals Corey Stock and Dakota Blackhorse von-Jess skied away from their respective fields to win the TD Bank Eastern Cup here … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 14: USA’s Currier Scores Career-best 6th at...

Russell Currier raced to a career-best...

January 14, 2012 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – American Russell Currier had a breakthrough race in Nove Mesto after several seasons of struggling on the shooting range. The US biathlete was one of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: USA’s Hendrickson Sets Hill Record in...

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January 14, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Round four of the FIS Ladies World Cup Ski Jumping took place at Predazzo/Val di Fiemme, the host for 2013 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: Randall Takes Second at Milan Freestyle...

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January 14, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall strengthened her grip on the overall Sprint World Cup red jersey taking second on Saturday behind winner Ida Ingemarsdotter from Sweden in the … READ MORE →2 comments

Jan 14: SIA Releases November 2011 Data –...

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January 14, 2012 (Washington, DC) – SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and The Leisure Trends Group have released the next round of 2011/2012 data covering August through November snow sports sales. The snow sports … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 14: 2012 Haywood NorAm Junior/U23 Trials –...

Emily Nishikawa [P] Angus...

January 14, 2012 (Callaghan Valley, BC) – Skiers enjoyed a break in the action on Friday at the 2012 Haywood NorAm and World Junior/U23 Trials at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley, BC. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: The Heart of Milan is the...

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January 13, 2012 (Milan, Italy) – Milan is once again the capital of winter sports, sixteen years after the FIS World Cup of cross-country skiing was held at the Fiera Campionaria Trade Fair … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Gatineau Loppet 2012 Welcomes Estonian Prime...

34th Annual Gatineau Loppet Feb....

January 13, 2012 (Gatineau, QC) – The Organizing Committee of the 34th Gatineau Loppet unveiled details of the next edition of the biggest cross-country ski event in Canada. January is the month for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 13: Zaitseva Scores at Nove Mesto IBU...

Olga Zaitseva (RUS) [P] Heinz Ruckemann...

January 13, 2012 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Olga Zaitseva (RUS) took the win in the women’s 7.5km sprint event at the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Nove Mesto on Friday with a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: 2012 Haywood NorAm Junior/U23 Trials Day...

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January 12, 2012 (Callaghan Valley, BC) – The 2012 Haywood NorAm and World Junior/U23 Trials kicked off at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley, BC, on Friday with the mass start Skiathlon events.
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Jan 12: Two Canucks in Top 20 at...

Jean-Philippe LeGuellec [P] Biathlon...

January 12, 2012 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – It was another strong day for Canada as Jean-Philippe Le Guellec and Brendan Green landed top-20 finishes in the men’s 20km individual race in Nove … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 12: Makarainen Wins Nove Mesto IBU 15km...

Zina Kocher (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 12, 2012 (Nove Mesto, Czech Republic) – Canada’s Zina Kocher notched one of her best finishes placing 15th in the women’s 15km individual competition at the first World Cup of 2012 in … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 11: USSA Names 2012 Junior/U23 World Championship...

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January 11, 2012 (Rumford, ME)- The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team named its 2012 FIS Junior World Championship Team and World Under 23 Championship Team. The athletes were selected based on results at … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 11: Concept2 Holiday Challenge Raises Over...

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January 11, 2012 – Participants in Concept2’s 12th Annual Holiday Challenge not only rowed or skied millions of meters between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, they also helped raise over $31,000 for disaster relief … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 11: FIS Tour de Ski 2012/13 –...

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[date} – The 6th edition of the FIS Tour de Ski just concluded on the Alpe Cermis last Sunday, as the queen and the king of the season were crowned. However, preparations for the next … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 11: Brooks Blog: The Penultimate Race of...

Racing in Toblach… [P] courtesy of...

January 11, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Oh Italy….. I am finally back in connectivity after no Internet for days. There is a theory that Internet is especially sparse in Italy due to some … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 11: The Way I See It –...

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January 11, 2012 – The Tour de Ski – what a great 11 days for NA Nordic skiing with a plethora of top 10 results and best evers… a shortage of podiums but, … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 11: First FIS World Snow Day: 225...

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January 11, 2012 – January 1, 2012 marked the milestone of just three weeks to go until the largest winter event in the world. The inaugural FIS World Snow Day, set to be … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 11: 2011-12 Para-Equipment Fund – Over $200,000...

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January 11, 2012 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011-12 Para-Equipment Fund, presented by Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, and supported by Sport Canada and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 11: Germany’s Neuner and Birnbacher Take IBU...

Andreas Birnbacher (GER) [P] Nordic...

January 11, 2012 (Oberhof, Germany) – In tough conditions with snow falling, Germany’s Magdalena Neuner won her second victory of the weekend taking the women’s 12.5km Mass Start with a winning time of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 10: Team USA 5th in Team Event,...

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January 10, 2012 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Heavy snowfall and wind during the jumping event and strong snowfall during the cross-country race made for challenging conditions in Oberstdorf at the FIS Nordic Combined World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 10: Thames Valley Invitational Nordic Ski Race...

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January 10, 2012 – The Thames Valley Invitational Nordic Ski Race takes place January 12th, 2012 at Hardwood Ski and Bike. We have between 300 and 400 racers for this event with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 10: Rudy Project Skiers Finish #1 at...

Torin Koos [P] Ian...

January 10, 2012 (Rumford, Maine) – This year’s snowless winter isn’t getting the best of the cross country ski season – it’s in full force and Rudy Project athletes continue finishing ahead of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 10: USSA Releases U23 Final Ranking Lists...

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January 10, 2012 – Following the 2012 US Cross Country Championships in Rumford, ME, this past weekend USSA has released the final ranking lists for U23 skiers which will be used to select … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 09: Job Opportunity –...

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January 09, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – AthletesCAN has a simple but powerful vision of a Canadian sport system that empowers athletes to achieve their full potential on the field of play and beyond. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 09: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

January 09, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – After the penultimate stage of the 2012 Tour de Ski, Siggy’s Speedsters has moved into the lead again in the  SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 09: Redzac and Svendsen Win Jizerská Padesatka...

Sara Svendsen (NOR) [P]...

January 09, 2012 (Liberec, Czech Republic) – It was his third time winning the Jizerská Padesatka – however, it was the hardest victory for Stanislav Redzac (2:21.49)! Snowing since the morning, the conditions … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Tour de Ski Interview with Kershaw,...

Devon Kershaw (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 08, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey didn’t realize their goals at this year’s Tour de Ski, but what they did do is bring Canada its best-ever … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: USA’s Kikkan Randall, Liz Stephen and...

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January 08, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – The US women’s team has been evolving rapidly lead by team leader, Kikkan Randall, who finished 10th overall at the Tour this year, ample proof … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Drama In CL Sprint Finals at...

Torin Koos before he’s declared DSQ....

January 08, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – The final day of the 2012 US XC Ski Championships in Rumford was full of drama as Torin Koos (Bridger Ski Foundation), who appeared to have won … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Thrice is Nice for Cologna at...

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

January 08, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Dario Cologna (SUI) was unstoppable as he conquered the Tour de Ski claiming his third title with the 16th best time on the final 9km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Kowalczyk Wins Third Tour de Ski...

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

January 08, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) stamped the 6th Tour de Ski with a convincing win on the grueling final 9km FR climb up Alpe Cermis pulling away … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: USA’s Hendrickson Wins Second World Cup...

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January 08, 2012 (Hinterzarten, Germany) – Sarah Hendrickson has now won two out of the three World Cup competitions so far this season after a resounding 30-point victory Sunday over second-place finisher Sara … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Canada’s Valjas and Crawford Win FIS...

Canada’s Chandra Crawford [P] Nordic...

January 08, 2012 (Germany) – Canada’s Chandra Crawford and Len Valjas topped fields at a FIS Weiler i.d. Bergen race in Germany on Saturday while some of their teammates are at the Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: USSA Releases J1 and Junior Final...

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January 08, 2012 – USSA has released the final ranking lists for J1 and Junior skiers used to select teams for upcoming trips and the 2012 Junior Nordic World Championships. The J1 Junior Scandinavian … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 08: Canada’s Smith 6th and USA’s Barnes...

Nathan Smith (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 08, 2012 (Forni Avoltri, Italy) – North Americans had a strong showing on Saturday at the IBU Cup in Forni Avoltri. Canada’s Nathan Smith, a 26-year-old from Calgary, continued his hot hand … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 07: Germany’s Neuner and Peiffer Score IBU...

Magdalena Neuner (GER) [P] Nordic...

January 07, 2012 (Oberhof, Germany) – Local German star Magdalena Neuner topped the field with perfect shooting to claim the women’s 7.5km sprint to the delight of 18,000 fans in Oberhof, Germany on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 07: Kowalczyk Takes Charge in 10km CL...

FIS world cup cross-country, tour de...

January 07, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) was taking no prisoners as she powered to victory in the women’s 10km CL in Val di Fiemme on Stage 8 of Tour … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 07: Harvey Podiums as Roenning Takes TdS...

Alex Harvey (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 07, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, Italy) – Canada’s Alex Harvey charged to second place on Saturday with teammate Devon Kershaw claiming 6th as the two Canucks put on a fabulous show of … READ MORE →2 comments

Jan 07: Interviews w/Diggins and Hoffman on Day...

Men’s 30K Classical at 2012 U.S....

January 07, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – We caught up with Jessie Diggins (USST-CXC), who is having a phenomenal season earning a hat-trick of victories to date at the US Cross Country Skiing Championships … READ MORE → 0 comments