Cross Country Ski Racing News
Summer WCHs Ahead for Men's Team
9/24/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Before the US men’s biathlon team finishes its five week training camp over in Europe, there’s still some serious training to do. At the weekend the team will start at the WCHs in summer biathlon.
Nordic athletes look for success in Placid
9/23/2009 - By US Ski Team
In just two weeks jumping and nordic combined athletes from across the map will descend on Lake Placid, NY for the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships.
FIS revises Olympic format for Nordic Combined
9/23/2009 - By Mike Muha
The Nordic Combined competition formats at the Olympic Winter Games 2010 in Vancouver were amended to consist of three competitions, each using the Gundersen Method.
Masked man?
9/22/2009 - By FIS
Norway's Petter Northug is renowed for his impressive sprint strength over the last 200-300 meters of races. He won three gold medals at the 2009 World Championships. Here he's clowning with his Fischer "Hole" skis.
Good results for US Women at German Champs
9/22/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
After spending two weeks of training in Italy, BethAnn Chamberlain, Lanny Barnes and Tracy Barnes arrived in Altenberg for the German Championship at the beginning of the week.
Female Leadership in Cross-Country Skiing
9/21/2009 - By FIS
To achieve a more balanced situation for women in sports, work has to be done at regional, national and international levels.
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.
