March 15, 2015 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the leaders of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup Contest after round eight of the 2014/15 Viessmann XC FIS World Cup in Lahti, Finland – pls look for the standings after Drammen early this coming week.

In Lahti the USA’s Kikkan Randall was back on the podium in the women’s FR Sprint with teammate Jessie Diggins in 4th while American male sprinter, Andy Newell, was 8th in the men’s race – read more here. On day two Canada’s Alex Harvey finished 17th in the men’s 15kmCL – click here – while American Sadie Bjornsen took home a solid 14th with teammate Jessie Diggins in 17th in the women’s 10km CL – read more here.

In the contest standings, team Heckioda, VT has taken over the lead with 1,108 points as team ShoSho IL Skrim 3000 moves down into second with 1,099 points. Team Sockeye holds onto third with 1,096 points.

View the full contest standings after Lahti HERE.

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including Fischer, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Rudy Project, High Peaks Cyclery, Bjorn Daehlie, Yoko, One Way, Madshus, Concept2 and Buff.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS World Cup 2014/15 Contest Prizes

* 1st Prize – Fischer Carbonlite Package Skis, Boots, Poles and Xcelerator Bindings (value $1,550)
* 2nd Prize – Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise – 2-night luxury package w/breakfast & Spa (value $850)
* 3rd Prize – Rudy Project Sunglasses For Sport Agon + For Life Spinhawk (value $450)
* 4th Prize – High Peaks Cyclery Backcountry Day Trip for 2 people incl. Pro guides, equipment (value $400)
* 5th Prize – Bjorn Daehlie XC Ski Suit (value $300)
* 6th Prize – Yoko 9100 Poles (value $299)
* 7th Prize – One Way Cata Pro Jacket (value $260)
* 8th Prize –Madshus Kit w/Ski Bag, Waist Belt Bag, Headware (value $130)
* 9th Prize – Concept2 Goodie Duffle Bag (value $100)
* 10th Prize – Buff Merino Wool China Blue Dye (value $42)
* WCup Breaks – SkiTrax 1-yr Subscription

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