Cross Country Ski Racing News
Northug Jr. wins Gold in 50 km
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Competition was very tactical from first kilometers. Big group of skiers was formed. for the first time in the Olympic Games changing of skis was allowed. In total three pit stops were possible.
Petra Majdic receives Terry Fox award
3/1/2010 - By FIS
Terry Fox award recipients "have shown incredible courage and determination, while also overcoming adversity." Majdic broke several ribs when she fell into a gully during training before the Individual Sprint CL competition, but went on to take Bronze.
Northug Wraps Up With 50K Gold
3/1/2010 - By US Ski Team
Norway's Petter Northug won his second gold medal in Sunday's men's 50K mass start classic. James Southam finished 28th to lead the U.S. in the final ski event at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Team Vasa leads Michigan Cup
3/1/2010 - By Ken Dawson
Just what everyone has been looking for, the team scores as we get down to crunch time. This year is unique because we have a new scoring system that counts everyone’s race with no limit on individual races.
Demong Honored as Flag Bearer
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) announced Thursday that Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong has been selected as flag bearer for the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team for the Closing Ceremony by fellow members of Team USA.
Randall Personal Best at 30K
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
Kikkan Randall had her best-ever distance finish in the women's 30K mass start classic on Saturday. Known primarily as a sprinter, Randall finished 24th.
Olympic Champ Billy Demong Proposes
2/28/2010 - By US Ski Team
A few hours after winning his Olympic gold medal nordic combined skier Bill, in front of over a hundred fans, family and friends at Spyder U.S. Ski Team House in Whistler, proposed to longtime girlfriend Katie Koczynski. She said yes!
Justyna Kowalczyk wins 30 km Classic Mass Start
2/28/2010 - By FIS
Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland won the last ladies' competition in Whistler. In the finish she edged out Marit Bjoergen by a few centimeters. Aino Kaisa Saarinen of Finland claimed Bronze medal.
40-year-old Hanevold wins Biathlon gold
2/27/2010 - By Mattias Karen
The 40-year-old Hanevold finally has a record of his own, however, after becoming the oldest biathlete to win an Olympic medal by skiing the first leg to help Norway take gold in Friday's men's relay.
US men's biathlon relay team finishes13th
2/27/2010 - By Viktoria Franke
The U.S. men’s relay team finished 13th today in the final biathlon competition at Whistler Olympic Park. After experiencing some ski problems, Lowell Bailey, Jay Hakkinen, Tim Burk and Jeremey Teela finished 6:20.2 minutes behind the winners.
Baic wins third bronze in 45K freestyle at World Master!
2/26/2010 - By Milan Baic
Conditions were really tough today. 4 inches of new snow made for softer track conditions. The temperature was about 28 F at my start and climbed to about 34 F by the end. No wind but snow squalls during the race made for extra challenging conditions.
Fast conditions at Ohio Nordic Flurry
2/26/2010 - By Mike Muha
The Ohio Nordic Flurry cross country ski races - a 10K freestyle event, a 5K classic race, and a kids race - took place under beautiful warm sunny skies and over a hard-packed fast course.
