Cross Country Ski Racing News
Kuusamo Sprints on TV tonight
12/4/2008 - By Mike Balduf
According to the Universal Sports web site, last Saturday's Kuusamo classic sprint races for men and women will air on Thursday, December 4, at 6:50 p.m. ET.
Sunday's XC World Cup races in Finland
12/3/2008 - By Mike Balduf
Universal Sports has video of Sunday's XC World Cup races in Finland. It's the complete races (not just highlights) with no annoying voice-over commentary, just ambient race sounds like cowbells, coaches' exhortations to their skiers, and skis sliding on
New WADA code: Updated FIS Anti-Doping Rules 2009
12/3/2008 - By FIS
The primary change to the athlete whereabouts requirements is that it will be necessary for the athlete to identify one specific 60-minute time slot between 6am and 11pm each day at a specific location where they will be available for testing.
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.
