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Lodwick Marks Return With 2nd

12/28/2008 - By US Ski Team

In an incredible return to the World Cup, Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) took second place Saturday in Oberhof as he competed in his first World Cup in three years. Fellow U.S. athlete Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) was fifth.

Super Swede Kalla sick, will miss Tour de Ski

12/27/2008 - By FIS

Last year's Tour de Ski winner Charlotte Kalla has a cold and will miss Tour de Ski that starts on today in Oberhof, Germany.

Tour de Ski leaders in red and black bibs

12/27/2008 - By FIS

To make it easy for the viewers and spectators to identify the current leaders - the overall and sprint ranking leader - of the Tour de Ski, FIS spent considerable effort to re-design the Tour leader bibs.

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Pre-Tour Quotes

12/26/2008 - By FIS

In a day, the Tour will kick off - so far we have seen some new faces on the podium during the World Cup and some of them have for sure a chance to win the Tour. But how do the athletes feel...here we have some statements from some favorites.

Blogs on the Tour de Ski

12/26/2008 - By FIS

Joining Tour Father Vegard Ulvang, blogger already last year, is Pierre Mignerey - head coach of the French Team - along with Charlotte Kalla and Pietro Piller Cottrer, who are going to report regularly just before and during the event.

Same-day video coverage of Tour de Ski

12/25/2008 - By Mike Balduf

Here's a nice holiday gift from Universal Sports. It looks like they are going to air same-day coverage of all Tour de Ski races.

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Seven Tour Trophies to win

12/25/2008 - By FIS

To reward the winners of the third edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear, the Tour organizers will honor them with a special trophy

Tour de Ski: 3 days to the start

12/24/2008 - By FIS

The third edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off in just 3 days now, on 27th December. 9 days, 7 races, 4 venues in three countries - that will be the Tour de Ski 2008/2009.

Who will compete on the FIS Tour de Ski?

12/24/2008 - By FIS

So far we have 19 nations at the start with 58 ladies and 75 men. This number may change if an athlete for example gets sick. The Tour is a tough event and the nations only enter the best athletes for it.

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USSA Awards 2011 Junior Olympics to the Twin Cities

12/24/2008 - By USSA

The USSA Cross Country Junior Olympics will be held in the Twin Cities in 2011. The event will take place at historic Theodore Wirth Park, part of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation system.

Victory for Russia and Norway in Dusseldorf

12/23/2008 - By FIS

The first team sprint event during the World Cup was won by Team Russia with Natalia Korosteleva and Natalia Matveeva and on the men's side by Team Norway with Ola Vigen Hattestad and Tor Arne Hetland.

Early Season Review and What's to Come

12/23/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg

The season is off to a solid start. Our confidence looking forward toward the bulk of the season and the season’s biggest goals is as high as ever.

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UPCOMING RACES

TUE, JAN 20, 2026

Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan

FRI, JAN 23, 2026

Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI

FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

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