Andy Newell gives and update from Norway and the first world cup race of the 2009-2010 season.
While Nikolai had much to teach about skiing I think his biggest impact on me was more inspirational. I remember vividly Nikolai's method of video review, which was humorous, focused and always blunt.
In the 4 x 10 km men's relay competition of the World Cup weekend in Beitostoelen (NOR), the Norwegians were able to celebrate a home victory.
Kris Freeman lead the US Ski Team strong out of the gate with a sixth in his heat of the relay. The US team eventually finished 19th overall.
Check out some training and racing footage from the World Cup.
We expect partly heavy snowfall tomorrow but as we have a kind of mass start race the teams have equal conditions. First preparation will be done tonight, and tomorrow after the heavy snowfall which is expected between 5 am and 7 am we regroom again.
Marit Bjoergen won clearly 29,7 seconds ahead of Charlotte Kalla from Sweden. Marit Bjoergen won clearly 29,7 seconds ahead of Charlotte Kalla from Sweden.
Press conference with the winners of the ladies 10 km Freestyle in Beitostoelen. Norway.
Press conference with the winners of the men's 15 km Freestyle in Beitostoelen. Norway.
The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team kicked off the 2010 Olympic season in Beitostoelen, Norway Saturday with Kikkan Randall and Kris Freeman leading the way for the U.S., finishing 21st and 22nd, respectively.
Situated about 220km in the north-west of Oslo at the foot of the Jotumheimen Mountain, the venue presents itself with a good amount of snow.
In less than 4 minutes, world records were broken and history was made as two US Biathletes, Jennifer Wygant and Zachary Hall, skied their way to victory in the first annual SkiErg World Sprints.
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