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US Ski Team leads medals count at Nordic World Championships!

2/23/2009 - By US Ski Team

The US has four medals including three golds and one bronze after eight of 20 events. Second place Norway has 1 gold, 2 silver and a bronze.

Lodwick Gold, Demong Bronze

2/23/2009 - By US Ski Team

In an historic day for the USA, Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) took his second World Championship gold and teammate Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) took the bronze during the 2009 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Liberec.

Yes, We Really Are Leading the Medals Count

2/23/2009 - By Tom Kelly

In my hand is a piece of paper. It's the Medal Standings from the Nordic Ski World Championships. In the number one spot is the USA with four medals including three gold. Norway is in second – but a relatively distant second with just one gold.

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Norwegian Wins Pursuit

2/23/2009 - By US Ski Team

Petter Northug of Norway took in the first World Championship gold of his career Sunday as he won the men's 30K pursuit at the FIS Nordic World Championships in Liberec. James Southam (Anchorage) led the way for U.S. men finishing 33rd.

Pursuit gold to Justyna Kowalczyk

2/23/2009 - By FIS

Justyna Kowalczyk was stronger than Kristin Stoermer Steira (NOR) on the finish stretch and recorded her first title at a major event.

Veerpalu golden in men's 15km

2/23/2009 - By FIS

38-year-old Andrus Veerpalu (EST) became the oldest world champion in history as he claimed his career's second gold medal in the classical technique race at Liberec 2009.

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Birkie, Kortelopet and Prince Haakon detailed results

2/22/2009 - By Birkie

Age, division, gender, overall, team results and more!

Liebsch and Dussault capture victory at American Birkebeiner

2/22/2009 - By Cherie Morgan

Matthew Liebsch of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Rebecca Dussault, skied to victory at the 36th anniversary American Birkebeiner Skate Race.

Lacy and Diggins Kortelopet champions

2/22/2009 - By Cherie Morgan

Spencer Lacy of Boulder, Colorado, and Jessie Diggins, Afton, Minn., skied to victory during the 23-kilometer Kortelopet skate race sponsored by Premier Physical Medicine & Wellness Clinic finishing at Telemark Resort in Cable, Wisc. today.

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US Women Post Historic Finish in Relay

2/22/2009 - By US Biathlon Association

"Girls, I think you just made history!" US Biathlon Executive Director Max Cobb proclaimed after the finish of the women’s relay during the World Championships in Korea.

Historic Day for USA

2/22/2009 - By Peter Graves

Friday, at the 2009 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Liberec, has been another dream day for USA nordic skiing fortunes. Although we have at times been knocking at the door, it's been a long time coming, and ever so satisfying.

Stephen Standout in Pursuit

2/22/2009 - By US Ski Team

Liz Stephen led the way for U.S. women in Saturday's 15K pursuit race at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Liberec. Stephen finished 1:57 minutes behind Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland, who took the title

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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