January 26, 2016 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of this season’s SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest, featuring over 400 teams, after the 2015-16 Viessmann FIS World Cup in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. North American skiers had a strong weekend as the USA’s Jessie Diggins led the charge with a bronze medal in the women’s 10km FR (read our coverage here), while Canada’s Alex Harvey posted the top North American men’s result with 7th in the 15km FR race (read about it here). The U.S. women went on to score silver in the relay (read about it here), while the men’s relay saw Team USA place 8th, followed by Canada in 9th (read more here).
After Nove Mesto, Team xium has a big lead with 860 points, followed by Winter Wonderland in second with 839 points, and Birkie Fever just two points behind with 837. It’s a close race, with The Pain Train in fourth with 835 pointsm and fifth place, ENSC 2, only one point back with 834. These standings include bonus points from the 10th annual Tour de Ski.
View the full contest standings after Nove Mesto HERE.
Sorry we missed posting the standings after Planica, Slovenia (Jan. 16-17) 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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