Cross Country Ski Racing News
Randall: I guess I am just lucky to be in decent shape right now
6/9/2010 - By FIS with Kikkan Randall
FIS Cross-Country had a unique chance to talk to U.S. top athlete, representative in the athletes commission Kikkan Randall. She was preasent at the FIS Congress in Turkey and then flew to Norway for a Rollerski opener in Askim, which she won.
Falun selected for 2015 FIS Nordic Worlds - by a vote
6/9/2010 - By FIS
The Swedish town, which is well-known among the Cross-Country fans as an excellent host over the years for many Cross-Country World Cups, won in a tight vote over three ballots against its competitors Lahti (FIN), Zakopane (POL) and Oberstdorf (GER)
New FIS rules for 2010/2011 World Cup
6/9/2010 - By FIS
Changes in bonus seconds, intermediate sprint bonuses, and skiers are now allowed to make 3-4 ski exchanges during long races.
Bend Camp Update
6/8/2010 - By Andy Newell & Simi Hamilton
Andy Newell and new US Ski Team member Simi Hamilton give an update from Bend Oregon where the US and Canadian National teams have been training.
New multi-stage FIS World Championships
6/8/2010 - By FIS
The multi-stage events we have implemented during the season like the Tour de Ski and the World Cup Final showed us that the fans love them and the interest strongly increased year by year.
FIS sanctions Russian Ski Association and Kornelia Marek
6/7/2010 - By FIS
The FIS Council has decided to sanction the Russian Ski Association as a response to the high number of doping cases and lack of adherence to the FIS Anti-Doping Rules. And Kornelia Marek (POL) has received a 2 year suspension.
Kikkan Randall wins in Norway Cup
6/6/2010 - By Mike Muha
Kikkan Randall, in her first rollerski race on super-fast wheels, won both the sprint and hill climb events in the Norway Cup Rollerski races in Askim, Norway. Randall beat Norway sprint stars Guro Strøm Solli and Ella Gjømle Berg.
Mtn Bike biathlon and clinic in West Yellowstone
6/4/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (WYSEF) will host a Mountain Bike Biathlon on the Rendezvous Ski Trails on June 26, 2010. This unique event combines mountain biking and target shooting.
Demong runs to raise awareness for sport
6/4/2010 - By US Ski Team
Few people in the world ever get a shot at beating an Olympic athlete, but last weekend, the public had their chance as Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong raced with the public in the fourth Annual Utah Olympic Park Hill Climb in Park Climb in Park City.
2010/2011 Cross Country Ski World Cup calendar released
6/3/2010 - By FIS
FIS Council approved the calendar for the FIS World Cup Season 2010/11. Seventeen organizing committees will host World Cup events next season.
Cork thanks Michigan Tech as he heads to CXC
6/3/2010 - By Michigan Tech
“I would like to thank everyone at Michigan Tech for all of their support over the past two years,” said Cork. “I feel that this position with CXC is the next step in my career. I am looking forward to this new challenge.”
Kikkan Randall in Norway Rollerski Cup
6/3/2010 - By Claes-Tommy Herland
I do not know how good Kikkan on the rollerskis, but she is known as the woman in the World Cup circus with the most 'push' in the legs. She is both strong and quick as well. It is very fun to have her on the starting line, says Ragnar Bravin Andresen.
