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Jan 07: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

January 07, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – The lead has changed again in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest following the Freestyle Sprints, round #5 of the Tour, held in Toblach, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 06: Diggins Romps to 3rd Title as...

Jessica Diggins wins the women’s 20K...

January 06, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – The unstoppable Jessie Diggins (USST-CXC) put the pedal to the metal this Friday on Day 3 at the US Cross Country Skiing Championships and never looked back. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 06: Dario Cologna Talks Shop at the...

Current Tour Leader Dario Cologna (SUI)...

January 06, 2012 (Val di Fiemme, ITA) – On the second rest day of Tour de Ski, Cologna explained what he’s been doing. “I slept until 9 am, had a blood control at … READ MORE → 1 comment

Jan 06: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

January 06, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes while scoring bragging rights with contestants from around the world. The team registration deadline for the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 06: US XC Ski Championships Day 2...

Jessie Diggins [P] Herb...

January 06, 2012 (Rumford, Maine) – Famed sports reporter and commentator Peter Graves was on site in Rumford, Maine at the US XC Ski Championships and spoke with women’s 10km FR individual start … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 06: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

January 06, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest leaders following the 3km/5km CL races in Toblach, Italy. In an exciting development, Team Siggy’s … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 06: Russia and Italy Top the Podiums...

(l-r) de Lorenzi, M. Windisch, D....

January 06, 2012 (Oberhof, Germany) – The Russian and Italian teams won gold in the women’s 4x6km and men’s 4×7.5km relay, respectively, at IBU World Cup #4 in Oberhof, Germany.
In the women’s race, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Tour de Ski Queen Stage 7...

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

January 05, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Check out our additional athlete quotes and photos from today’s Stage 7 of the Tour de Ski. It was a great day for the North Americans, overall, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Winter Trails on Jan. 7 Showcases...

Winter Trails is fun for the...

January 05, 2012 (Washington, DC) – The annual nation-wide event – Winter Trails Day – is scheduled for this Saturday, January 7, 2012 at over 80 locations nationwide. Winter Trails is a national … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Diggins and Elliott Take 10/15km FR...

Jessica Diggins [P] Herb...

January 05, 2012 (Rumford, Maine) – Sport insiders have spoken often over the last year about the near limitless potential of USST-CXC skier, 19-year-old Jesse Diggins. The Afton, MN native took another step towards … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Bjoergen Takes Over TdS Race Lead...

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

January 05, 2012 (Cortina, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) finally claimed the red leader’s bib over her closest rival Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) on Stage 7 of the 2012 Tour de Ski, a 15km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Cologna Breaks Northug on TdS Queen...

Dario Cologna (SUI) on his way...

January 05, 2012 (Cortina, Italy) – Switzerland’s Dario Cologna pulled away from Petter Northug of Norway on Stage 7, the Tour de Ski’s Queen Stage, a 32km point-to-point freestyle race, breaking his Norwegian … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: The Theme of the Tour de...

Holly Brooks [P] Kikkan...

January 05, 2012 (Oberhof, Germany) – Holly Brooks, who racing at her first Tour de Ski, injured her wrist while on a run just before the Tour started. She’s been hanging in and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 05: Morilov Takes TdS Skate Sprint –...

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

January 05, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Which three countries have two skiers in the top ten at the Tour de Ski? If you anwered Norway, Canada and Russia you advance to the next … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: Bjoergen Evens the Score with TdS...

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

January 04, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Norway’s Marit Bjoergen evened the score with rival Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland today by notching her third stage win at the Tour de Ski with a victory … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

January 04, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We’re pleased to announce the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest leaders following the TdS  Skiathlon in Obertsdorf, Germany. We have an exciting three-team tied for … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: CXC Sweeping It...

WHoo! [P] Ian Harvey...

January 04, 2012 – Getting to dance on the podium with your teammates is, without a doubt, the best feeling ever! We train together all year, room together, travel together, have dance parties together, and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup 2011/12 Contest...

1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10...

January 04, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – With over 150 teams entered in the inaugural SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest, in co-operation with FIS and the WorldLoppet Ski Federation, the registration … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: Interview with Torin Koos at the...

Torin Koos [P] Ian...

January 04, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – Check out this great  interview with  Torin Koos (Bridger Ski Foundation) as SkiTrax’s Peter Graves caught up with him yesterday following his victory in the men’s 1.6km … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: Russia Again as Morilov Triumphs at...

The sprint in Toblach came down...

January 04, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Russia’s Nikolay Morilov out-sprinted Petter Northug of Norway and Dario Cologna of Switzerland to capture the win in today’s 6th stage of the Tour de Ski, a … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: Bjoergen Wins TdS Skate Sprint as...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) followed by Kikkan...

January 04, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway threw down the gauntlet again today, qualifying first as she romped to victory on Stage 6 of the Tour de Ski winning the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 04: Diggins and Koos Hold Court on...

(l-r) Gregg, Bender, Diggins [P] Peter...

January 04, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – On a classic clear and cold winter’s day the 2012 USSA Cross Country Cross Country Skiing Championships got underway at the Black Mountain of Maine with the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Bjoergen Dares Kowalczyk on TdS Stage...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) [P]...

January 03, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway won the Tour de Ski battle in Toblach, Italy today, but Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland continues to win the war, holding on to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Cologna Trumps Northug for the Race...

Dario Cologna (SUI) [P]...

January 03, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Following yesterday’s rest day the tension is building at the Tour de Ski as Dario Cologna of Switzerland flexed his muscles to finally take over the race … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Hop on the Team Canada Bus...

CCC Bus...

January 03, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Justin Wadsworth, head coach of the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team, along with athletes Devon Kershaw, Alex Harvey and Ivan Babikov bring you on the team’s unique bus … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Diggins and Koos Score FR Sprint...

Diggins Crop...

January 03, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – After a brief one-day postponment due to overnight rain and warm temperatures the 2012 US XC Nationals got underway on Tuesday at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Bjoergen Tops Kowalczyk Again as TdS...

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) all smiles after...

January 03, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Following yesterday’s first rest day at the Tour, Marit Bjoergen (NOR) and Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) were the class of the women’s field again at the 5th stage … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: Legkov Victorious at TdS Stage 5...

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

January 03, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Russia’s Alexander Legkov finally broke through for his first podium of the season, a victory in today’s 5th stage of the Tour de Ski, an individual start … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 03: The 33rd Annual Rendezvous Race Set...

Getting ready for the Rendezvous Race…...

January 03, 2012 (West Yellowstone, MT) – The Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, Mont. are in great shape with the entire trail system groomed for both skate and classic skiing. Elevation and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 02: Canada’s Babikov Injured but Expected to...

Ivan Babikov (CAN) [P] Nordic...

January 02, 2012 (Toblach, Italy) – Hardy, tough and experienced are but a few words to describe Team Canada’s Ivan Babikov. Tomorrow you might add another word; starter.
Despite his hard tumble in Obertsdorf … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 02: 2012 US XC Nationals to Start...

Black Mountain...

January 02, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – The 2012 US Cross Country National Championships are back on track and the 1.4/1.6km Freestyle Sprints, originally scheduled for Jan. 2 but had to be postponed due … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 02: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

January 02, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – Following the TdS Classic Sprints the leader of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest has not changed but the top chasers have. Siggy’s Speedsters … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 02: Canada’s Kershaw and Harvey on the...

Kershaw (in front) and Harvey during...

January 02, 2012 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Check out this interview with Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey on their perspective of the 20-kilometre (1okCL+10kmFR) pursuit race at the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 02: 2012 US XC Nationals – First...

Conditions were great…  [P] Peter...

January 02, 2012 (Rumford, ME) – Earlier on New Years Day the situation was promising at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine, site of the 2012 US XC Nationals but athletes from across the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 01: Bjoergen Finally Bests Kowalczyk in TdS...

Bjoergen takes it… [P] Nordic...

January 01, 2012 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) finally grabbed top step on the podium besting Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) in the women’s 10km Skiathlon (5CL+5FR) with a late afternoon start on New … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 01: Anatomy of Northug’s TdS Skiathlon Final...

Mission...

January 01, 2012 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Check out this sequence of photos that show how Petter Northug (NOR) powered his way to another victory at the finish of the men’s 20km Skiathlon. Maxim … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 01: Northug Nails TdS Skiathlon – Kershaw...

Petter Northug (NOR) [P]...

January 01, 2012 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – It was classic Petter Northug (NOR) firing on all cylindars at the finish to take the win on New Year’s Day in the men’s 20km (10CL+10FR) Skiathlon … READ MORE → 0 comments

Jan 01: TdS Classic Sprint Quotes and...

Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) [P]...

January 01, 2012 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – It was another tough day on Saturday for the classic sprints with rain and snow and slippery tracks as several top skiers took a tumble including the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

December 31, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Following the Pursuit we have a new leader in the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest as Siggy’s Speedsters is now the front runner with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: Interview with Kikkan Randall Following her...

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

December 31, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall was looking strong and poised to go head to head with Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) and Marit Bjoergen (NOR) at Saturday’s 1.2km classic sprint, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: Russia Romps in Men’s TdS CL...

Russia in control (front l-r) Petukhov...

December 31, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Russian blue put the hurt to the field in the men’s 1.2km classic sprint as rain and snow pelted skiers making for tough conditions. Nikita Kriukov, the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: Kowalcyzk Dominates Tour de Ski CL...

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

December 31, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Poland’s Justyna Kowalczyk was on fire again today nailing her third consecutive TdS win taking the women’s 1.2km CL Sprint as Kikkan Randall suffered a surprising and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski...

1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS2...

December 31, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – We’re excited to announce that this year’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest has a total of 333 teams registered for what will prove to … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: Happy New Year from Team Canada...

Justin Wadsworth...

December 31, 2011 (Obertsdorf, GER) – Check out this cool Tour de Ski New Year’s greetings video by the Canadian XC Ski Team from all of the players including the top skiers on … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 31: Tour de Ski Day Three CL...

Alexei Petukhov (RUS) [P] Nordic Focus...

December 31, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Day three is underway as the Tour de Ski caravan made the transfer from Oberhof to Obertsdorf, Germany, for the sprint competitions. Poland’s Justyna Kowalcyzk continued her … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 30: Tour de Ski Day Two Pursuit...

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

December 30, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Tough conditions greeted the worlds best xc skiers on Day Two at the Tour de Ski. Here’s a selection of quotes and photos as the USA’s Kikkan … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 30: US Biathlon Youth / Junior World...

Sean Doherty [P] Judy...

December 30, 2011 (Anchorage, AK) – Following three days of competition in Anchorage, Alaska, the following athletes have been nominated to represent Team USA at the IBU Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championship in Kontiolahti, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 30: Austria’s Schlierenzauer Takes Four Hills Day...

Gregor Schlierenzauer (AUT) [P] Nordic Focus...

December 30, 2011 (Oberstdorf, Germany) – Austrian super star Gregor Schlierenzauer took the win tonight, and lead an Austrian ski jumping sweep of the podium in the first event in the 60th edition … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 30: Teichmann New TdS Leader With Men’s...

Men’s Pursuit field on Day 2...

December 30, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Germany’s Axel Teichmann captured the victory and the series lead on Stage 2 of the Tour de Ski, winning the men’s 15km classic pursuit race in Oberhof, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 30: Kowalczyk Storms to Second Victory at...

Double pole battle as Poland’s Kowalczyk...

December 30, 2011 (Obertsdorf, Germany) – Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland eked out her second consecutive victory at Stage 2 of the Tour de Ski, just outstretching Norway’s Therese Johaug at the line in … READ MORE → 0 comments