Cross Country Ski Racing News
Big Cluster
12/2/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Our delay in Rovaniemi was nice while it lasted, but it meant a late night - arriving at the hotel in Helsinki at about 1:30AM. Grover had an early flight and was out the door before 5:30.
A Decent Disappointment
12/1/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris was 16th (tied) yesterday in Kuusamo. It’s not the result he was looking for, but it’s quite respectable for a basically pedestrian day. He set the race up perfectly - was running right near 10th place, and definitely within striking distance.
Freeman finishes 16th in Finland
12/1/2008 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman pulled within one minute of the leader to finish 16th in a World Cup cross country 15K race Sunday in Kuusamo. Freeman, a diabetic, tied for his spot for his second straight top 20 finish.
2009 Junior World Championships split between two countries
12/1/2008 - By FIS
The 2009 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships are divided between two nations this year - an exception for 2009 because of the extremely short time remaining until the event to find an organizer to carry out all three disciplines.
Video of World Cup classic race at Kuusamo
11/30/2008 - By xski
VIdeo from the 2009 World Cup classic race at Kussamo, Finland. A great video for wathcing technique!
Arritola, Babikov Win SuperTour 10K Freestyle
11/30/2008 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team's Morgan Arritola won the women's 10K freestyle race as the USSA Cross Country SuperTour wrapped up in West Yellowstone Saturday. Canada's Ivan Babikov swept both men's races over the weekend.
Newell 11th in Kuusamo Sprint
11/30/2008 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) kicked off the first World Cup classic sprint of the season with an 11th place finish Saturday in Finland. Norway swept the men's podium.
Canadians Sweep in Opening SuperTour
11/29/2008 - By US Ski Team
The USSA Cross Country SuperTour opened Friday in West Yellowstone with Canadians Ivan Babikov and Shayla Swanson taking wins.
Bodensteiner Named VP Athletics
11/28/2008 - By US Ski Team
Two-time Olympian Luke Bodensteiner has been named to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association's (USSA) key athletics leadership role. USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt named Bodensteiner as vice president, athletics for the Olympic sports organization.
Nordic Combined Ready for Kuusamo
11/28/2008 - By US Ski Team
One year after they each landed on the podium at Kuusamo, Billy Demong and Johnny Spillane have returned, along with the rest of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team, to kick off the World Cup season Saturday.
New Name for Adaptive Ski Program
11/27/2008 - By US Ski Team
One of the longest standing teams in the Paralympics is changing its name to better reflect the high level of athleticism of its members to become the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team.
Top ski - Video of the Swedish Gällivare races
11/26/2008 - By Mike Balduf
The Norwegian nordic sprinters have their own web site with a Top Gun-style theme called "Top Ski." Everything on the site is in the Norwegian language, but there are some great photos and video.
