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Davis Miller retires from U.S. Nordic Combined

7/22/2010 - By US Ski Team

Ski jumper turned nordic combined skier Davis Miller (Steamboat Springs, CO) announced his retirement with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team after competing with the squad for three years.

2011 Birkie T-Shirt design contest entries due August 2nd

7/21/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is announcing their annual contest to design the official t-shirt for the 2011 American Birkebeiner ski race. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.

Signup to race the final climb in the Tour de Ski

7/20/2010 - By Mike Muha

Be one of 200 skiers to climb the famous last climb of the Tour de Ski this year, in front of 20,000 fans, just minutes before the World Cup racers start.

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Interview with Sweden's Anna Haag
Interview with Sweden's Anna Haag

Interview with Sweden's Anna Haag

7/20/2010 - By Rick Halling

I was born in the region so for me it’s a dream came true having a new world championship in my home region. I remember the last one, 1993, and I think that my interest in cross country skiing grew just because of that.

Russia purges doping coaches

7/19/2010 - By Kjell Erik Kristiansen

Elena Välbe was elected new president of the Russian Ski Federation. Now she tries to improve bad reputation of Russian skiing by sacking coaches involved in doping.

Carl Van Loan turns from athlete to coach

7/16/2010 - By USST

Olympian Van Loan now is working as a personal trainer and online coach for his own company, Van Loan Training Systems, where he coaches athletes for specific events via email and telephone.

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Champion Q&A: Johnny Spillane

7/15/2010 - By US Ski Team

He caught the attention of the U.S. when he won his first of three historic medals at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, shadowing his success on the World Cup stage. But what many people don't know about Johnny Spillane is that...

Demong gets hitched

7/15/2010 - By US Ski Team

On a blue-skied, perfect, sunny afternoon, 2010 Olympic medalist Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) stood waiting patiently at the altar for his bride-to-be Katie Koczynski to walk down the aisle. The couple exchanged vows in Lake Placid on Sunday, July 11,

First look at Sochi

7/13/2010 - By USSA

Luke Bodensteiner joined an initial U.S. Olympic Committee visit to the 2014 Olympic venues in Russia.

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Alex Glueck retires after 2009-10 Season

7/7/2010 - By US Ski Team

Finishing the 2009-10 season with consistent results, Alex Glueck (Steamboat Springs, CO) announced his retirement with the U.S. Nordic Combined Team after nine seasons.

Successfull staff continues working for US Biathlon

7/7/2010 - By Viktoria Franke

Given last year’s successful performance it is not a big surprise, that the coach staff of the US World Cup team signed a four year contract that will keep them with the team until Sochi 2014.

Ktristina Smigun-Vähi stepped down from professional skiing
Ktristina Smigun-Vähi stepped down from professional skiing

Ktristina Smigun-Vähi stepped down from professional skiing

7/6/2010 - By Krisina Smigun-Vähi

Double-Olympic champion Kristina Šmigun-Vähi announced today that she is retiring from professional sport to devote more time to her young daughter and family.

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UPCOMING RACES

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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