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Dec 15: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18...

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing...

December 15, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Check out the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Davos where the USA’s Kikkan Randall landed on the podium in third in the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: USA’s Dunklee Shoots Clean for Top-10...

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December 14, 2017 (Annecy-Le Grand Bornand, France) – Susan Dunklee delivered her best performance this season cleaning all 10 targets in the women’s sprint for a 10th-place finish as the BMW IBU World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: The Gatineau Loppet Celebrates 40th...

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December 14, 2017 (Gatineau, Que.) – High spirits marked the Gatineau Loppet Organizing Committee’s official launch of the festivities surrounding the 40th edition of the biggest international cross-country ski event in Canada. Thousands … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 14: WADA Reveals New Data from Moscow...

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December 14, 2017 (Lausanne, Switzerland) – Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Team, led by Gunter Younger, Director of I&I, met with over 60 representatives from International Federations (IFs), … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 13: Labrador On-Snow Camp Dec. 3-10 at...

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December 13, 2017 (Labrador) – It was a great week for the Labrador Provincial On-Snow Camp at Menihek Nordic from Dec. 3-10 with plenty of snow, good trails and mostly warm temperatures. Provincial … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: Emily Young Wins Back-to-Back Bronze Medals...

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December 12, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – Canada’s Emily Young was on a hunting exploration at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Sunday afternoon. After venturing 7.5-kilometres skate-skiing through the tall pines at one of … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: Registration for the Nakkertok Alumni Candy...

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December 12, 2017 (Cantley,  QC) – Registration for the Nakkertok Alumni Candy Cane Cup closes midnight tonight. The Nakkertok Alumni Candy Cane Cup is an early season, CPL points race.
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Dec 12: Three More Russian XC Skiers Suspected...

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December 12, 2017 (Moscow, Russia) – According to the Russian News Agency, TASS, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspects three more Russian cross-country skiers of anti-doping rules violations. Olympic gold medallist Nikita Kryukov … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 12: IBU Executive Board Relegates the Russian...

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December 12, 2017 – Following the decision of the IOC to suspend the Russian NOC and create a path for a clean individual athlete to compete at the Pyoengchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: USA’s Caitlin Patterson and Ian Torchia...

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December 11, 2017 (Vernon, BC) – Day two of the Haywood NorAm & Sprints / USSA SuperTour saw sunny skies and a temperature hovering around -2 degree Celsius as skiers from around North … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Canada’s Harvey Claims Strong 10th in...

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December 11, 2017 (Davos, Switzerland)December 11, 2017 (Davos, Switzerland) – Canada’s Alex Harvey posted his best result at high altitude in Davos finishing 10th in the men’s 15km individual start won … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: USA’s Bjornsen Leads 4 Americans into...

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December 11, 2017 (Davos, Switzerland) – Sadie Bjornsen led four Americans in the top 20 with a solid 12th-place finish in the women’s 10 km interval start as Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg (NOR) topped … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Canada 9th as Germany Claims IBU...

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December 11, 2017 (Hochfilzen, AUT) – Canada’s Emma Lunder, Rosanna Crawford, Megan Bankes and Julia Ransom raced to a 9th-place finish as Germany took the win in the women’s 4x6km Relay at the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 11: Team USA 9th in IBU Men’s...

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December 11, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Team USA raced to a 9th-place finish on Sunday in the men’s 4×7.5-kilometer relay as Norway claimed a solo victory in windy Hochfilzen with Germany second and France … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 09: Canada’s Thompson and USA’s Miller Win...

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December 09, 2017 (Vernon, BC) – Over 550 skiers from around North America eager to rid themselves of the early-season race butterflies ascended upon the Rotary Stadium at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 09: USA’s Hamilton 9th as Norway’s Klaebo...

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December 09, 2017 (Davos, SUI) – The USA’s Simi Hamilton led the North Americans finishing 9th after advancing to the semis in the men’s 1.5km Sprint F won by Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 09: Randall in 3rd Leads Three Americans...

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December 09, 2017 (Davos, SUI) – The USA’s Kikkan Randall took home her first World Cup podium since having her first child in April 2016. Officially it was her second podium since the … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 09: USA’s Doherty 17th In IBU World...

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December 09, 2017 (Hochfilzen, AUT) – American Sean Doherty sharpened his sprint performance to claim 17th in the men’s 12.5km pursuit with two penalties at 2:12.8 behind winner Johannes Thingnes Boe of Norway. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 08: U.S. Ski Team Rolls Out New...

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December 08, 2017 (Davos, SUI) – When the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team rolled into Davos, Switzerland for the FIS Cross Country World Cup this weekend, it did do so in style. Thanks … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 08: Canada’s Smith 19th & USA’s Doherty...

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December 08, 2017 (Hochfilzen, Austria) – Canada’s Nathan Smith delivered clean shooting en route to 19th in the men’s 10-kilometer Sprint at the BMW IBU World Cup 2 in Hochfilzen as Johannes Thingnes … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 08: Canmore World Cup Kicks Off Para...

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December 08, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – Another exciting World Cup season for Nordic skiing is about to get underway. Athletes are in top form going into the crucial Paralympic year and the battles … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 08: One Way Nordic Sample Sale Dec...

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December 08, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – One Way Nordic Canada in Toronto is hosting a Winter Clothing Sample Sale. All items are priced to go, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 07: Bend Endurance Academy Welcomes Sandy Visnack...

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December 07, 2017 (Bend, OR) – Sandy Visnack of Bend, Oregon has been named the next Executive Director of the Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) by the organization’s governing board.  Ms. Visnack will assume … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 06: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18...

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing...

December 06, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest following Lillehammer where American Sadie Bjornsen was on the Sprint CL podium again on Day … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 06: INSIDE THE FENCE – It’s Not...

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December 06, 2017 (Davos, SUI) – By far the most fun we have ever had making an Inside the Fence episode. Big thanks to the wax staff from the USA, Switzerland, France, Canada, … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 05: IOC Suspends Russian NOC and Creates...

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December 05, 2017 – The IOC Executive Board today studied and discussed the findings of the Commission led by the former President of Switzerland, Samuel Schmid, addressing the systematic manipulation of the anti-doping … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 05: Canada’s Harvey Races to Strong 6th...

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December 05, 2017 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey earned his best result this season with a strong 6th place finish against a stacked field in the men’s 30km Skiathlon as Johannes Klaebo … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 05: USA’s Diggins Stellar 5th in 15km...

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December 05, 2017 (Lillehammer, Norway) – American Jessie Diggins claimed a stellar 5th in the women’s 15km Skiathlon on Sunday showing her fine form as Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla took home her first-ever World … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 05: Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy...

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December 05, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – The Alpine Insurance AWCA is very pleased to announce that Allison McArdle will be joining our organisation starting January 1st, as a High Performance Coach. Allison will … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 03: Bailey 17th in Men’s 12.5km Pursuit...

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December 03, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – American Lowell Bailey moved up five places to finish 17th in the men’s 12.5km Pursuit on Sunday at the BMW IBU World Cup 1 in Ostersund with … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 03: Herrmann Claims Second IBU World Cup...

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December 03, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom finished 23rd with two penalties as Germany’s Denise Herrmann claimed her second World Cup victory winning the women’s 10K pursuit at the BMW IBU … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 03: Johansson Norgren and Nygaard Win...

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December 03, 2017 (Italy) – Britta Johansson Norgren, Lager 157 Ski Team, achieved a clean sweep in Sgambeda winning all her individual categories. Andreas Nygaard, Team Santander, showed his strength and beat everyone … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 02: Canada’s Harvey 28th as Norway’s Klaebo...

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December 02, 2017 (Lillehammer, Norway) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 28th as Norway’s Johannes Klaebo continued his class act winning the men’s 1.3km CL Sprint on day one in Lillehammer. Russia’s Sergey Ustiugov … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 02: USA’s Bjornsen Podiums Again Takes 3rd...

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December 02, 2017 (Lillehammer, Norway) – American Sadie Bjornsen took home her second podium this season after topping the qualifications landing third on the women’s 1.3km CL Sprint podium in Lillehammer.
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Dec 02: Canada’s Scott Gow Claims Career-best 16th...

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December 02, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Canadian Scott Gow shot clean en route to claiming a career-best 16th in the men’s 10K sprint in Ostersund, Sweden as Norway’s Tarjei Boe took home his … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 01: Canada’s Ransom 29th in Women’s 7.5km...

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December 01, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom led the North American charge placing 29th with clean shooting in the women’s 7.5-kilometer sprint at round #1 of the BMW IBU World Cup … READ MORE → 0 comments

Dec 01: U.S. Ski & Snowboard to Live...

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December 01, 2017 (West Yellowstone, Mont.) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, in a newly established content partnership with Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), will live stream all of the events from this … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 30: Job Opportunity – High Performance Director...

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November 30, 2017 (Canmore, AB) – Cross Country Ski de fond Canada (CCC) is seeking a world-class High Performance Director (HPD) to lead the development and execution of CCC’s High Performance vision and … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 30: Norway’s Boe Takes Men’s 20km IBU...

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November 30, 2017 (Ostersund, SWE) – American Tim Burke placed 32nd in the men’s 20km individual race with three penalties at 5:24.2 behind winner Johannes Thingnes Boe from Norway who cleaned all targets. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 30: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18...

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing...

November 30, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – With only hours to go we’re in the countdown to the final deadline to register your team for the 9th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 30: Canada’s Julia Ransom Nails Career-best 9th...

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November 30, 2017 (Ostersund, Sweden) – Canada’s Julia Ransom took home her first top-10 finish in the women’s 15-kilometer at the IBU World Cup 2017/18 season kick-off at Ostersund, Sweden on Nov. 29. … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 30: FIS Imposes Provisional Suspensions on 6...

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November 30, 2017 – The IOC Disciplinary Commission recently issued its decisions in the cases against Cross-Country skiers Alexander Legkov, Evgeniy Belov, Julia Ivanova, Evgenia Shapovalova, Alexey Petukhov and Maxim Vylegzhanin on 1st … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 29: A Cross Country Ski Story by...

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November 29, 2017 – Friesens Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Bjorger V. Pettersen’s amazing in-depth book “A Cross Country Ski Story” that chronicles the development of the sport of cross-country … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 28: SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18...

1st Prize – Yoko YXR Racing...

November 28, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – The countdown for the final deadline to register your team for the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest has begun. Don’t miss your chance to win … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 27: West Yellowstone 5/10km FR Season Opener...

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November 27, 2017 (West Yellowstone, MT) – Check out these additional photos from the West Yellowstone 5/10km FR season opener this past weekend where tight finishes saw CXC’s Kyle Bratrud and Caitlin Gregg (CXC … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 27: IOC Sanctions Five Russian Athletes and...

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November 27, 2017 – Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published new decisions from the Oswald Commission hearings, which are being conducted in the context of the Sochi 2014 forensic and analytic … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: Harvey Just Off Final Podium in...

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November 26, 2017 (Ruka, Fin) – Canada’s Alex Harvey finished a fab fourth, a mere 0.6 seconds off the final podium, as Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo claimed the season opening Ruka Triple mini-tour.
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Nov 26: Norway Triumphs in Mixed Relay as...

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November 26, 2017 (Oestersund, Sweden) – Norway took home the mixed relay crown again as the BMW IBU World Cup got underway in Oestersund, Sweden. The Norwegian squad used 13 spare rounds as … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: USA’s Bjornsen Claims 10th Overall as...

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November 26, 2017 (Ruka, Finland) – The USA’s Sadie Bjornsen raced to 10th in the women’s 10 km FR Pursuit, as Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla claimed the win on the final stage to take … READ MORE → 0 comments

Nov 26: USA’s Fletcher Scores Another Top 20...

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November 26, 2017 (Ruka, Finland) – Bryan Fletcher had another strong day of competition as he recorded his second top 20 World Cup result of the season in Ruka. On day two of … READ MORE → 0 comments