Cross Country Ski Racing News

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.

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.

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

A long road from Detroit for Lindsey Van

2/21/2009 - By USSA

Lindsey Van's goggles were so fogged Friday that she basically had to jump blind. The ski jumper from Park City, Utah, couldn't see past her ski tips. She had to make the biggest landing of her life—"just by feel" - to win.

Freeman Fourth at Worlds in 15 Km Classic

2/21/2009 - By US Ski Team

Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) raced to an impressive fourth-place finish Friday at the 2009 FIS Nordic Ski World Championships. He came from behind, steadily improving his splits to finish 1.3 seconds off the podium.

Lodwick Wins Historic Gold

2/21/2009 - By US Ski Team

American Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) laid down two lengthy jumps and led the cross country to win the gold during a mass start at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Liberec Friday.

Lindsey Van World Champion

2/20/2009 - By US Ski Team

Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) stunned the field with a massive second jump Friday to become her sport's first world champion.

Please take VASA survey!

2/20/2009 - By Pete LaPlaca and Bryce Dreeszen

It is the objective of the Vasa Board to continuously improve the race. The only way we can do that is if you tell us your likes, dislikes, and desires for next year's race. Please take a few minutes to complete the short on-line survey at the link below.

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