Cross Country Ski Racing News

Valaas and Strabel Win Capitol Square Classic Sprint

1/16/2007 - By CXC Skiing

With 75 meters to go Eric Strabel of APU jumped from 3rd place to pass Kevin Hochtl of Rossignol and narrowly edge Colin Rodgers of FsX who led nearly the entire race to the line.,

Burke Crashes Again; Recovers to Finish 23rd in Mass Start

1/16/2007 - By US Biathlon Team

Ruhpolding, Germany, Jan 14. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) suffered another time and energy consuming crash in the first 2.5K of the 15K Mass Start competition today, but regained his composure to finish 23rd, 3:00.1 behind Ole Einar Bjorndalen of Norway.,

Vasa Adaptive Skier Program Still Going Strong

1/16/2007 - By Vasa

For more than 20 years the Adaptive Skier Program has been an integral part of the North American Vasa race. The program places developmentally disabled young adults on skis and allows them to challenge themselves to ski distances up to 10km.,

Twelve Skiers Named to Compete in Nordic World Championshps in Sapporo

1/15/2007 - By US Ski Team

Ten Olympic skiers headline a group of a dozen cross country athletes named to compete next month in the Nordic World Championships in Sapporo, Japan, the U.S. Ski Team said today.,

Hakkinen 29th in Ruhpolding Sprint; Burke in Mass Start Field Despite Fall

1/15/2007 - By US Biathlon Team

Ruhpolding, Germany, January 13. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK), with 29th place in the Men’s 10K Sprint today, continued his climb back from a sub-par December with his third World Cup Point scoring effort in a row today. ,

Current GLD Points List

1/15/2007 - By Nick Baic

Great Lakes Districts points list after January 14, 2007,

Great Lakes Distrcit Junior Olympic Qualifer Results

1/15/2007 - By Nick Baic

Here are the results from the JOQ held 1/13 and 1/14 at Valley Spur in Munising. Thanks to the Superiorland Ski Club for hosting the event on such short notice. Great conditions and great race.,

Team CXC and Team APU Win Team Sprint Titles

1/15/2007 - By CXC Skiing

The first few laps of the team sprints saw some intense action and tight competition with a narrow course, sharp corners and a steep uphill provided by a specially constructed bridge.,

Barnes Sisters’ Shooting Improves in Sprint

1/14/2007 - By US Biathlon Team

Ruhpolding, Germany, January 12. Lanny and Tracy Barnes (Durango, CO), each with just one penalty, finished 67th and 70th in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint today.,

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US Men Sensational with 7th in Biathlon Relay!

1/14/2007 - By US Biathlon Association

Ruhpolding, Germany. Jeremy Teela (Anchorage, AK) crossed the finish line today in 7th place in the Men’s 4 X 7.5K Relay with a broad smile and a raised ski pole as the stadium announcer described the US finish as, 'sensational,' several times.,

Hochtl and Valaas dash to win Capitol Square Sprints 100 Meter

1/13/2007 - By Brian Gregg

Kevin Hochtl of Rossignol posted the fastest time of the day of 12.04 seconds, but was unable to beat his own 100M World Record of 11.94, set at West Yellowstone in 2005.,

Kuitunen and Angerer Crowned at First Tour de Ski

1/13/2007 - By FIS

In case you missed it, Kuitunen's impressive victories and Angerer consistency allowed them to be crowned champions at the end of the Tour de Ski. Both now lead the World Cup.,