Cross Country Ski Racing News
No clear answer from IOC for women ski jumpers
9/20/2009 - By Deborah Folka
Below is the text of a letter we received today from IOC President Jacques Rogge. We are disappointed it does not address our specific query about the technical requirements we fail to meet, but we are not surprised.
Birkie trail projects moving forward
9/18/2009 - By Birkie
We're replacing the Duffy field bridge, remodling the OO warming cabin, expanding parking, and a few other things...
Italy and Russia dominate 2009 Roller Skiing Worlds
9/17/2009 - By FIS
Italy topped the medals table with nine medals, including four golden ones, while Russia too collected nine medals, three of each.
Nordic Championships Set For Placid
9/16/2009 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships hit Lake Placid during the town's annual Flaming Leaves Festival Oct. 10 and it will be only the second time the event is held off snow.
XC Wraps Up Camp in Whistler
9/15/2009 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team wrapped up camp this week at its 2010 Olympic venue in Whistler and, according to Cross Country Coach Matt Whitcomb, everything is falling right in line with where the Team wants to be.
2010 Birkie T-Shirt design contest winner
9/14/2009 - By Cherie Morgan
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has determined a winner of the Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest for the 2010 event. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.
Olympians Gather in the Windy City
9/11/2009 - By US Ski Team
Hundreds of the nation's top media outlets are hunkered down in the heart of the windy city to conduct pre-Games interviews with America's top Vancouver Bound Olympic hopefuls as the USOC Media Summit opened up for business in Chicago Thursday.
Rossignol announces 2010 racing team
9/11/2009 - By Rossignol
Rossignol's 2009-2010 Nordic Team is stronger than ever! The Team includes US Team Members, top level elite racers, master racers, and college racers through our Red, White, and Blue program.
Women jumpers send new letter to IOC's Rogge
9/9/2009 - By Deborah Folka
We appreciate the International Olympic Committee’s prompt response to our letter...But we are disappointed that the letter appears to be silent in recognizing the inconsistency of this decision with the IOC’s stated values and the laws of Canada.
North American skier of the year joins Atomic
9/9/2009 - By Rick Halling
Atomic was thrilled and honored to have two time North American Skier of the Year, Kristina Strandberg, become part of The Thin Red Line this summer. Kristina is a 4 time NCAA All American, 2 time Super Tour overall champion and a USSA National Champion.
Lodwick Wins SuperSprint in Norway
9/8/2009 - By US Ski Team
U.S. Nordic Combined Team athlete Todd Lodwick won his 2nd consecutive Lillehammer SuperSprint title in downtown Lillehammer on Saturday.
100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games
9/3/2009 - By FIS
The inaugural 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games closed last Sunday at Coronet Peak after 10 days of world-class competition in nine different sports, including Cross-Country, Alpine and Freestyle Skiing as well as Snowboarding of the FIS disciplines.
