Quebec Sprints LIVE on USSA Network

Fri, Dec  7, 2012 - By USSA

QUEBEC CITY, PQ (Dec. 6) – The newly launched USSA Network will bring live coverage of this weekend’s FIS Cross Country World Cup in Quebec City to American fans. World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall heads a strong U.S. Ski Team in Quebec City for a team sprint Friday and individual event on Saturday. Live coverage begins at 2:00 p.m. EST Friday and 1:15 p.m. Saturday on the USSA Network available at www.usskiteam.com.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The USSA Network will carry live coverage of the FIS Cross Country World Cup from Quebec City Dec. 7-8.
• Live coverage of the sprint heats will air at www.usskiteam.com beginning at 2:00 p.m. EST Friday for the two-person team sprint and 1:15 p.m. Saturday for individual race.
• Defending World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) will lead a strong U.S. Ski Team contingent along with Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) and Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO).
• A dozen U.S. athletes will be on the start line for qualifiers in Quebec City.
• Over 50,000 spectators are expected to pack the snow covered streets of the historic city for the unique city sprints.

FIS Cross Country World Cup, Quebec City
USA Broadcast Schedule (times EST)

Friday, Dec. 7
2:00 p.m.    Team sprint heats - freestyle

Saturday, Dec. 8
1:15 p.m.    Individual sprint heats - freestyle