February 16, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after the 2015-16 Viessmann FIS World Cup in Falun, Sweden, where Team USA’s Jessie Diggins posted strong results, including a 5th in the 5km CL (read our coverage here) and fourth in the 10km FR (read our coverage here). The USA’s also had a great result with a 21st in the men’s 10km CL (read our coverage here), while Canada’s Devon Kershaw led the North American men in the 15km FR with a 28th place (read our coverage here).
After Falun, Team xium hangs on to the lead with xium 1,178 points, while The Pain Train maintains second with 1,169 points, while GOFORGLOBE has moved up into third with 1,162 points. Winter Wonderland is now fourth with 1,158 points, followed by GoofyGoofyGulabs in fifth with 1,151.
View the full contest standings after Falun HERE.
SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2015/16 Contest Prizes
* 1st Prize – Madshus Redline Carbon Skate Skis, Super Nano Skate Boots, Xcelerator 2.0 Bindings (value $1,650)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika Mountain Resort – 2 nights lodging in fully equipped cabin incl. all amenities (value $875)
* 3rd Prize – CCC High Sierra Snow Sports Canada Adjustable Wheeled Combo Bag (value $640)
* 4th Prize – Salomon S-Lab Skate Pro/Classic Boots (value $450)
* 5th Prize – Vauhti Wax Package – LDR HFC Block, HF Glide, Quick & Easy Glide Wax (value $300)
* 6th Prize – Yoko 9100 Poles (value $299)
* 7th Prize – Mt. Borah Custom Nordic Race Suit (value $159)
* 8th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Ski Care w/Stone Grind, Hot Box, Hardening, Race Prep (value $150)
* 9th Prize – Bliz Pro Flip Sunglasses (value $129)
* 10th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* WCup Breaks – SkiTrax 1-yr Subscription
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