The best French Cross-Country skier, World Champion from Oberstdorf 2005 Vincent Vittoz, was injured in Sunday’s relay in Gällivare.
In this interview, FIS Anti-Doping expert Rasmus Damsgaards takes stock on the work done so far and the current state of affairs with the FIS Anti-Doping program.
The International Competition Committee have nominated the teams for the December World Cups and the IBU Cups.
Kris Freeman rocketed through the field with the third fastest leg time; Kikkan Randall posted the fourth fastest time.
The Swedish relay team of Mats Larsson, Johan Olsson, Daniel Rickardsson and the local favourite Marcus Hellner claimed victory in the 4 x 10 km World Cup competition in Gällivare, beating out the Russians by less than a second.
The Norway I relay team with Vibeke W. Skofterud, Therese Johaug, Kristin Stoermer Steira and Marit Bjoergen won the relay of 4 x 5 km by 26.8 seconds in Gällivare, Finland today.
The U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman opened the 2010 FIS Cross Country World Cup cracking into the top 10 in a 15k freestyle event Saturday in Sweden. Kikkan Randall led the U.S. women in 19th.
Marit Bjoergen from Norway claimed victory in the first race of the season, the interval start over 10 km free technique.
Marcus Hellner was unbeatable today and conquered victory in the opening World Cup race of the new season. He could not have wished a better result.
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Saturday, Noveber 20, 2010 is the first World Cup race of the season. A total of 26 nations are expected to take part in the World Cup Opening in Gällivare, Sweden.
The 2011 Cote Dame Marie Loppet is presented by The Grayling Recreation Authority. This exciting Nordic Skiing Adventure will take you through the scenic hardwood trails of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, located in Grayling, Michigan.