The last relay competition before the Olympic Winter Games turned out to be a perfect pre-test for the U.S. men's team.
Catarina Gulledge and Milan Baic lead the Michigan Cup through the Grand Rapids Langlauf in the senior division. Mac Brennan and Ross Williams tie for first in the Junior Men's, and Maria Frick leads the Junior Women.
Newcomer Hanna Falk took her second World Cup victory in a tight finish with Petra Majdic from Slowenia. In the men's race, Emil Joensson completed the Swedish success, taking his first season victory a tight final ahead of Ola Hattestad from Norway.
Andy Newell missed out on the semifinal round by an eyelash at the Viessman FIS World Cup sprint in Estonia on Saturday, finishing 13th after qualifying sixth.
World Champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) just missed the podium Sunday, leading the way for the U.S. in fourth during a World Cup nordic combined competition in France.
The first U.S. women’s relay of the 2009-2010 season turned out to be a good test event for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. The team finished 19th following some challenges on the track and shooting range.
Cheryl Darnton wins her second Frosty Freestyle 15k race, two years in a row. And Milan Baic skis away from the pack to win the Men's division.
UPDATED RESULTS. After a week of above freezing temperatures and bright sun, the weather cooled to below freezing, setting the stage for a fast race course.
Bauer was the entire race in the clear lead and dominant on the challenging course in Otepää.
Tour de Ski Winner Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland claimed victory in today's 10 km Individual start competition in classical technique in the Estonian wintersport town Otepää.
World Champion Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) notched his second World Cup podium in as many weeks Saturday, taking third to lead three U.S. men into the top 10 in France.
Teela races to his season’s best 17th place finish in 10km Sprint