Cross Country Ski Racing News
Demong Heads to Worlds With Win
2/16/2009 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) finished fifth Saturday during a nordic combined World Cup in Germany, just missing the podium in a four skier sprint for the number three spot.
Chandra Crawford to have Season-Ending Leg Surgery
2/16/2009 - By Cross Country Canada
Olympic gold medallist, Chandra Crawford will undergo surgery to her injured leg, which will prevent her from competing for the remainder of the season.
Noah's Update
2/16/2009 - By Noah Hoffman
I not skiing to my standards and I feel like I’m letting everybody down. So I came to the desert to rest, play golf, read my book, run around a bit, and sit in the sun. And not think about skiing
Lannin and Westpal win 50 Km Vasa
2/15/2009 - By Mike Muha
Traverse City's Ben Lannin won the 50 Km freestyle at the 2009 North American Vasa in 2:30:59. Debbie Westphal time trialed much of the race by herself to win in 3:06:43.
2009 North America Vasa Team Results
2/15/2009 - By Vasa
Team Competition results from the 2009 North America Vasa
2009 North America Vasa 50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
2/15/2009 - By Vasa
50 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
2009 North America Vasa 27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
2/15/2009 - By Vasa
27 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
2009 North America Vasa 12 Km Freestyle and Classic Results
2/15/2009 - By Vasa
12 Km Freestyle and Classic Results from the 2009 North America Vasa
Burke 11th in World Championships Sprint
2/15/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 11th in what he called “the hardest 10K I have ever done” at the Biathlon World Championships.
Freeman 16th in return to World Cup
2/15/2009 - By US Ski Team
Following several weeks off for some rest, Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) finished 16th in the men's 15K classic race Saturday in Italy Sweden's Anders Soedergren won, while Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland took the women's 10K.
Traffic Plans for the Birkie
2/15/2009 - By Shellie Milford, Director of Race Operations
Local law enforcement and race officials for the American Birkebeiner have announced traffic plans for the upcoming 2009 American Birkebeiner Thursday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 21.
World Championship Start in Question. Three Russians Suspended
2/14/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Pyeong Chang, Korea, February 13, 2009. Warm winds and heavy ran have battered the course and even forced the cancelation of the opening ceremonies.
