Cross Country Ski Racing News
Timber Ridge Tuesday Nordic Sprint Results
2/2/2011 - By Mark Esper
Classic Sprints at Timber Ridge, Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Michaywe’ announces inaugural WinterSonnenwende Nordic Race
2/2/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
Michaywe’ resort in Gaylord, MI. will be the venue for the inaugural WinterSonnenwende Nordic 7.5/17km race in December 2011.
U.S. Cross Country finishes up Junior Worlds
2/1/2011 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. wrapped up the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championships in Otepaa, Estonia Monday, finishing seventh in the women's 4.3k relay and 10th in the men's 4.5k relay.
Déjà vu: Banerud, Freeman win Michigan Tech SuperTour skate races
2/1/2011 - By Tom Myrick
The second day of the distance races at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton yielded similar results to the first: CCSA victories for Martin Banerud and Carolyn Freeman, and Northern Michigan atop the men’s and women’s team standings.
Bjornsen again leads US at close of U23 Championships
1/31/2011 - By US Ski Team
Alaska Pacific University's Sadie Bjornsen (Methow, WA ) and U.S. Ski Team member Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) led the U.S. in the pursuit at the FIS U23 World Nordic Ski Championships Monday.
Canada's Harvey wins U23 Pursuit
1/31/2011 - By FIS
Canada's Alex harvey captured gold just 0.7 seconds ahead of Evgeniy Belov from Russia in the 15 km + 15km Pursuit. On third place finished Raul Shakirzianov from Russia, 35.7 seconds behind the winner.
Diggins gets second top 15
1/31/2011 - By US Ski Team
Central Cross Country Skiing's Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) spearheaded the U.S. charge in 12th Sunday in the FIS Junior World Nordic Ski Championship's cross country 10k mixed pursuit in Otepaa, Estonia.
Bjornsen in top 20 for U23 classic sprint
1/31/2011 - By US Ski Team
Alaska Pacific University's Sadie Bjornsen (Methow, WA) led four U.S. athletes into the finals in 17th in the FIS U23 World Championships classic sprint Saturday in Otepaa. Russia's Alexander Panzhinskiy and Finland's Kartty Niskanen claimed gold.
Freeman, Banerud lead pack At Michigan Tech SuperTour Classic Races
1/31/2011 - By Tom Myrick
An impressive team performance on both sides from Northern Michigan sees the Wildcats atop the men’s and women’s team leaderboards after the first day of racing at the Michigan Tech SuperTour stop in Houghton, Mich.
Swank and Owen win Noque classic marathon
1/29/2011 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Adam Swank of Dulth and Kristina Owen (Salomon/Swix) win the 51k classic at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon. Several Michigan Cup skiers finish high in the standings.
U of Alaska's Bjornsen top 15 in classic sprint
1/29/2011 - By US Ski Team
"Erik definitely looked good enough to ski in the top 10." said Junior World Championship Cross Country Head Coach Matt Whitcomb, "Fourteenth is a really competitive spot. I know Erik wanted more, but he is definitely not disappointed nor are we."
32nd Annual Rendezvous Race on March 5, 2011
1/28/2011 - By Sara Hoovler
Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race offers six different races tor skiers of all ages, from 2k to 50k.
