Cross Country Ski Racing News
Winter games athletes team up with USADA to promote clean sprort
1/21/2010 - By Erin Hannan
USADA announces the launch of its “I COMPETE CLEAN because…” campaign to encourage athletes and fans of all ages to take a proactive stand for clean and healthy competition.
Birkie/Korte Registration Numbers Surpass 6800
1/20/2010 - By Birkie
This week we surpassed 6800 skiers registered for the Birkie, Kortelopet and Prince Haakon events.
Olympic Cross Country Team announced
1/20/2010 - By US Ski Team
World Championship medalist Kikkan Randall, along with Andy Newell and Kris Freeman headline a group of eight athletes announced Tuesday by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) for the 2010 Olympic Cross Country Ski Team.
The most important race in Michigan?
1/19/2010 - By Ken Roth
If Nordic skiing is to continue its viability as a competitive sport for the Michigan Cup, and if it is to continue as a viable form of recreation with access to good venues, we need to have more people, and younger people participating.
Potter wins second Potto Raid
1/19/2010 - By John Rutherford
Reigning Potto Raid champion Jeff Potter won his second straight Potto Raid on Sunday. Potter used his superb Nordic technique to pull away the competition.
U.S. Men's Relay Team Finishes 6th at Ruhpolding
1/19/2010 - By Linda Jager
The last relay competition before the Olympic Winter Games turned out to be a perfect pre-test for the U.S. men's team.
Biac and Gulledge lead Michigan Cup
1/18/2010 - By Mike Muha
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.
Swiss take Men's and Women's sprint
1/18/2010 - By FIS
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.
Newell just misses semis in Estonia
1/18/2010 - By US Ski Team
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.
Demong takes lead for U.S. in 4th
1/18/2010 - By US Ski Team
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.
U.S. Women’s Relay Team Debuts at Ruhpolding
1/18/2010 - By Linda Jager
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.
