Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
More on abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers
3/2/2010 - By Peter Vackx
The most prevalent racing heart condition, particularly in trained aerobic athletes such as soccer players, basketball players and especially X-country skiers, rowers and speed skaters, is without question atrial fibrillation (AF).
Muffin Race skiers celebrate the warmth
3/1/2010 - By Mike Muha
It was perfect conditions to race in swim suits at the 18th Annual Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon, MI on Sunday February 28, 2010.
Birkie has largest field ever
3/1/2010 - By Cherie Morgan
Honorary Starter, Wisconsin Governor James Doyle, welcomed the largest field of skiers ever in the American Birkebeiner’s 37-year history. He sent over 8,055 skiers on their way beginning at 8:00 a.m. FULL RESULTS.
Italian takes Birkie title
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Leading the European invasion was Italian Fabio Santus, who renewed his country's dominance of the event by covering the 50 kilometers from Cable to Hayward in a record 1:56:58.6, just 8 seconds ahead of runner-up Tad Elliot of Durango, Colo.
Northug Jr. wins Gold in 50 km
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Competition was very tactical from first kilometers. Big group of skiers was formed. for the first time in the Olympic Games changing of skis was allowed. In total three pit stops were possible.
Petra Majdic receives Terry Fox award
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Terry Fox award recipients "have shown incredible courage and determination, while also overcoming adversity." Majdic broke several ribs when she fell into a gully during training before the Individual Sprint CL competition, but went on to take Bronze.
Northug Wraps Up With 50K Gold
3/1/2010 - By US Ski Team
Norway's Petter Northug won his second gold medal in Sunday's men's 50K mass start classic. James Southam finished 28th to lead the U.S. in the final ski event at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Team Vasa leads Michigan Cup
3/1/2010 - By Ken Dawson
Just what everyone has been looking for, the team scores as we get down to crunch time. This year is unique because we have a new scoring system that counts everyone’s race with no limit on individual races.
Demong Honored as Flag Bearer
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced Thursday that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong has been selected as flag bearer for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team for the Closing Ceremony by fellow members of Team USA.
Randall Personal Best at 30K
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
Kikkan Randall had her best-ever distance finish in the women's 30K mass start classic on Saturday. Known primarily as a sprinter, Randall finished 24th.
Olympic Champ Billy Demong Proposes
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
A few hours after winning his Olympic gold medal nordic combined skier Bill, in front of over a hundred fans, family and friends at Spyder U.S. Ski Team House in Whistler, proposed to longtime girlfriend Katie Koczynski. She said yes!
Justyna Kowalczyk wins 30 km Classic Mass Start
2/28/2010 - By FIS
Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland won the last ladies' competition in Whistler. In the finish she edged out Marit Bjoergen by a few centimeters. Aino Kaisa Saarinen of Finland claimed Bronze medal.
