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Olympians Gather in the Windy City

Hundreds of the nation's top media outlets are hunkered down in the heart of the windy city to conduct pre-Games interviews with America's top Vancouver Bound Olympic hopefuls as the USOC Media Summit opened up for business in Chicago Thursday.

By US Ski Team
Sep 11, 2009

Video: Double push technique - One skate sprint

This is a great video showing one skate technique in sprinting. The skier gets lots of power, and really gets very high on the start of his push. He also demonstrates the double push technique with his inner leg.

By nakkpeter
Sep 10, 2009

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$14,000 Available for Young Skier Programs

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that it is seeking grant applications for young skier programs associated with middle and high schools and cross-country ski organizations throughout the country.

By Cherie Morgan
Sep 10, 2009

More European Competitions Coming Up for the US-Team

After finishing the training camp in Sweden the men headed to Ruhpolding Germany at the beginning of the week.

By Viktoria Franke USBA
Sep 9, 2009

North American skier of the year joins Atomic

Atomic was thrilled and honored to have two time North American Skier of the Year, Kristina Strandberg, become part of The Thin Red Line this summer. Kristina is a 4 time NCAA All American, 2 time Super Tour overall champion and a USSA National Champion.

By Rick Halling
Sep 9, 2009

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Women jumpers send new letter to IOC's Rogge

We appreciate the International Olympic Committee’s prompt response to our letter...But we are disappointed that the letter appears to be silent in recognizing the inconsistency of this decision with the IOC’s stated values and the laws of Canada.

By Deborah Folka
Sep 9, 2009

Lodwick Wins SuperSprint in Norway

U.S. Nordic Combined Team athlete Todd Lodwick won his 2nd consecutive Lillehammer SuperSprint title in downtown Lillehammer on Saturday.

By US Ski Team
Sep 8, 2009

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Whistler- Final post from home

Whistler is home now. Next time we're here is for the Olympics. 160 away.

By Pete Vordenberg
Sep 8, 2009

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Video: Training at Whistler

US Ski Team 10k time trial in Whistler - video by Andy Newell.

By Andy Newell
Sep 8, 2009

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Checking in with Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot

Interviews with teen biathletes Andrea Mayo and Grace Boutot.

By US Biathlon Association
Sep 4, 2009

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CXC Masters Team fills up

CXC Masters Team is continuing to grow! 26 members in June, 40 members in August and the goal is 50 by October 1! CXC Masters Team limit is only 50 members so don't miss your chance.

By CXC Skiing
Sep 3, 2009

Whistler Sept Camp - Update 2

There are doubters, whiners, complainers and bitchers. And there are hard chargers. Who do you think will win?

By Pete Vordenberg
Sep 3, 2009

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