Cross Country Ski Racing News
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Elects Swensen to Board
10/18/2007 - By USADA
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced the election of three-time Olympian Carl Swenson to the USADA Board of Directors. Swenson, who competed in cross country skiing at the 1994, 2002 and 2006 Olympic Winter Games, will serve as an athlete member.,
Paralympic Champion Cook Retires
10/18/2007 - By US Ski Team
Paralympic and World Championships gold medalist and former World Cup champion Steve Cook, who was the cornerstone of the U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team for the better part of a decade, has retired.,
Jenex Limestone Loppett on November 10
10/17/2007 - By Bob Richards, Northern Illinois Nordic
An off-road (crushed limestone) low-key, fun, rollerski/CAT Ski Time Trial approximately 10K in length. The course is in very good condition, won't be crowded, and has NO road crossings.,
Newell Top-10 in Sprint Opener
10/16/2007 - By US Ski Team
Olympian Andy Newell collided with another racer in his semifinal heat of the season-opening sprint Saturday but rebounded to finish eighth.,
FIS Injury Surveillance System: Oh My Back...
10/15/2007 - By FIS
The FIS Injury Surveillance System (FIS ISS) was established prior to the 2006-2007 season with the ultimate aim of reducing the injury rates with elite skiers and snowboarders.,
Alaska Hosts 2008 U.S. Cross Country Championship Distance Events
10/12/2007 - By USSA
The 2008 U.S. Cross Country Championships will conclude with long-distance races on a rugged course March 28-30 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This marks the first U.S. championships held in Alaska since 1994.,
Avis Named Official Rental Car Company of the USSA
10/12/2007 - By USSA
Avis Rent A Car System, LLC announced that it has been named the official rental car company of the U. S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding., ,
CROP Run Raises Charity Funds
10/11/2007 - By Spencer Ruffner, Team NordicSkiRacer
The 1st Annual NE Lenawee CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Run in Macon, Michigan raised $230 dollars for charity.,
S as in Sprint ranking
10/11/2007 - By FIS
The Sprint Bonus Seconds for the Overall FIS Tour de Ski Ranking will be calculated as listed below. Bonus Seconds are subtracted from the competitor's actual racing time before being added into the overall time score.,
Interview with Norwegian Sprint Coach Ulf Morten Aune
10/11/2007 - By FIS
Beside the injury of Tor Arne Hetland, who had some problems with his tendon and had a cast on his arm for six weeks, and Odd-Bjoern Hjelmeset, who had a virus infection in his eyes due to an insect bite; I’m very satisfied with our preparations.,
USSA Competition Guide Available
10/9/2007 - By USSA
The USSA Competition Guide for each sport has been published and is now available online! Copies will also be mailed to all renewed USSA members in October.,
70th Anniversary of Golden Ski
10/9/2007 - By FIS - Martina Honzlova
The Golden Ski is the most famous skiing competition organized in Nove Mesto and belongs among the oldest skiing races in the Czech Republic and in Europe. The first edition took place on 6th-7th January 1934.,
