Cross Country Ski Racing News
Alexander, Jerome Win Jump Titles
10/11/2009 - By US Ski Team
- Nick Alexander (Andover, NH) and Jessica Jerome (Park City, UT) kicked off the 2010 U.S. Ski Jumping Championships as Alexander took his first and Jerome won her seventh U.S. jumping title Saturday in Lake Placid, NY.
Placid ready for U.S. Champs today
10/9/2009 - By US Ski Team
Athletes went through final training Friday in advance of today's U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships as a part of Lake Placid's Flaming Leaves Festival.
Lodwick Looks for 20th Title in Placid
10/9/2009 - By US Ski Team
Having 19 U.S. Championship titles is a lot of success to have amassed as a competitor. But for World Champion Todd Lodwick, an even 20 sounds a lot nicer.
Overview of World Cup rule changes
10/7/2009 - By FIS
The biggest change was done in the sprint. The B-Final of the ladies & men will be removed and this time will be used for a nice presentation and celebration of the athletes and for a TV interview on the international signal.
Limestone Rollerski / CAT ski Loppet tomorrow
10/6/2009 - By Bob Richards
Course and weather conditions are expected to be perfect for Saturday's annual Limestone Loppet in Warrenville, IL.
Minor change in the World Cup calendar 2009/2010
10/6/2009 - By FIS
The competition day in Canmore moved from Saturday and Sunday to Friday (5th February 2010) and Saturday (6th February 2010) due to logistical aspects.
World Cup season kick-off in Zürich
10/5/2009 - By Vegard Ulvang
While writing this the first snow has fallen down to 800 meters in the Norwegian mountains. Promising... see you all on skis in just a short time!
Search is on for 2010 Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga
10/5/2009 - By Birkie
The Birke is searching for two tough cross country skiers to dress as Birkebeiner warriors and ski the 54 kilometer journey on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. The Foundation is also looking for a woman to represent Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon.
John Aalberg becomes Director of Sports at Oslo 2011
10/2/2009 - By FIS
Aalberg is currently both director of sports for the Nordic disciplines (Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, Nordic Combined and Biathlon) and Whistler Olympic Park venue's general manager for the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010.
Bogatec und Paredi take the 2009 Roller Skiing titles
10/1/2009 - By Sandra Spitz, FIS
Italians Mateja Bogatec and Simone Paredi dominate the season. The Nations' Cup went to Russia ahead of Italia and Germany.
FIS Tour de Ski - Less than 100 days to go
10/1/2009 - By Jürg Capol. FIS
It's time to update you on the activities the FIS has undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites Oberhof, Prague, Toblach/Cortina and Val di Fiemme.
Southern Hemisphere Racing
9/30/2009 - By Doug Bernard, Toko
It was great to be back on skis, enjoying winter in August, surrounded by 13,000-14000 foot peaks and lots of fresh snow. Even coming from Park City, Utah the elevation here is significant (9700ft) and for the guys coming from sea level it was a killer.
