Cross Country Ski Racing News
Millions watched or attended the World Cup
4/17/2009 - By FIS
The one competition that reached the largest audience on a single channel was the men's Final Climb on the Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme (ITA) on 4th January as 4.76 million people watched on Germany's ZDF as Dario Cologna claimed his first big title.
2012 Youth Olympic Games Announced
4/15/2009 - By USSA
Following the first Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010, Innsbruck will be responsible for staging the 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games, with approximately 1,000 athletes, aged 14 to 18.
Season Review: Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined
4/14/2009 - By FIS
Walter Hofer, Head of Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined, and Ulrich Wehling, FIS Race Director Nordic Combined, reflected on the 2008/2009 season in the FIS Ski Jumping and DKB Nordic Combined World Cups.
2010 Birkebeiner/Kortelopet limit set to 7,500 skiers
4/13/2009 - By Birkie
The Birkebeiner/Kortelopet are limited to the first 7,500 total registrants. In addition, there are different fee structures for the Birkie and Kortelopet.
Natalia Matveeva (RUS) tests positive for rEPO
4/13/2009 - By FIS
Russian Cross-Country skier, Natalia Matveeva has tested positive for the use of the prohibited substance recombinant Erythropoietin (rEPO), identified on the WADA Prohibited List 2009 in Class S2. Hormones and related Substances.
Season Review
4/10/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg
Here is a short review of the season. You will see that the review of last season blends quickly into plans for this and the next. We are always engaged in analysis.
Victory in the toughest cross country race in the world
4/9/2009 - By Fischer
After 122 kilometres and around 3,000 metres of climb, Niviaq Berthelsen (GRL, Fischer) and Thomas Freimuth (GER) were the winners of this year's Arctic Circle Race.
Kenyan’s Cross-Country athlete Philip Boit in interview
4/9/2009 - By FIS
The Kenyan, who has competed in three FIS Nordic World Ski Championships including in Liberec in February 2009, has no plans on hanging up his skis just yet. He is training for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Easter Bunny Loppet 20K, April 11
4/8/2009 - By Jim Meyer Sr.
A ski race in APRIL? The ski conditions have been absolutely fabulous at the Swedetown Trails. Bob Haase is organizing the first ever Easter Bunny Loppet at the Swedetown Trails on Saturday April 11, 2009.
NMU, MTU net Central Region ski awards
4/8/2009 - By Matias Saari
Nordic skiers Martin Banerud and Laura DeWitt of Northern Michigan University have been named the NCAA Central Region Athletes of the Year.
Cross Country Canada dumps World Cup Coach
4/7/2009 - By Mike Muha
CCC says goodbye to Arild Monsen over philosphical differences - 11 months before the 2010 Winter Olympics
FIS North America Marathon Cup final standings - or Not?
4/7/2009 - By Mike Muha
They may be the top three in the final standings, but does that mean they were the best racers? A peek under the covers or the FIS North America Marathon Cup.
