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Shevchenko in the lead; first victory for Checchi in Canmore

Ukranian skier, Valentina Shevchenko, won the ladies 10km Individual Freestyle race under a clear blue sky in Canmore, while in the men's race, over 15 km in free technique, the Italian Valerio Checchi claimed his first victory.,

By FIS
Jan 26, 2008

Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships Opens

Ruhpolding, Germany: The Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships, undoubtedly the highlight of the year for aspiring World Cup biathletes opens here today.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 26, 2008

Laura Spector Gets a Double Dip of Biathlon World Championships

Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) is in a unique situation. She will compete in the Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships that open here Saturday and then compete in the Biathlon World Championships just one week later in Ostersund, Sweden.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 25, 2008

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Photos from the Garland Glide 19km Freestyle Race

Two sets of photos from the Garland Glide 19km freestyle cross country ski race on Sunday January 20, 2008,

By Mike Muha and Maureen Perkins
Jan 25, 2008

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Hardin and Maclean lead Michigan Cup

Greg Brown and Maria Frick lead the A juniors; Alanson Mark and Emily Westerman head the B class, Tracy Hardin and David Maclean top the senior division.,

By Ken Dawson
Jan 25, 2008

Skiers from seven CCSA schools in line for NCAAs

If the season ended today, seven schools in the Central Collegiate Ski Association would be represented at the 2008 NCAA Nordic Skiing Championships.,

By Matias Saari
Jan 25, 2008

Birkie Skiers Have Opportunity To Do More Than Compete

The Arthritis Foundation is joining the Birkie as a "Skiers for Cures" partner.,

By Birkie
Jan 24, 2008

Prepping skis for World Cup Biathletes

US Wax Technician Andreas Emslander discusses preparation of race skis for World Cup biathletes.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 24, 2008

Nine Athletes Named to World Championships Team

New Gloucester, ME, January 23. The International Competition Committee of the US Biathlon Association today named nine athletes to represent the US Biathlon Team at the Biathlon World Championships February 8 -17 in Ostersund, Sweden.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 24, 2008

Grayling 4th and 5th graders learn to xc ski

The Grayling Recreation Authority has teamed up with the Michigan Winter Trails Council to provide a "Nordic Learn to Ski" program at the Grayling Elementary Schools.,

By Hanson Hill
Jan 24, 2008

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Sprint victory for Majdic and Naess at Canmore

Petra Majdic from Slovenia and Boerre Naess from Norway are the winners of the classical sprint race on the challenging 1,2 km loop in Canmore.,

By FIS
Jan 24, 2008

3 top 30 officially no longer a good day

We failed to achieve our goals today. Straight up.,

By Pete Vordenberg
Jan 24, 2008