Cross Country Ski Racing News
Stefania Belmondo First Nordic Skier to Light Olympic Flame
2/11/2006 - By FIS
Stefania Belmondo, two-time Olympic Champion and winner of ten Olympic medals, the most successful Italian cross-country skier of all times, had the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the XX Olympic Winter Games.,
Four More Start Prohibitions
2/10/2006 - By FIS
Four additional start prohibitions issued to cross country skiers due to too high haemoglobin values.,
Answers to Key Questions about FIS Blood Testing Program
2/10/2006 - By FIS
Professor Bengt Saltin, Chairman of FIS Medical Committee, answers key questions about FIS blood testing program.,
Eight XC Skiers Issued Start Prohibition at Torino
2/10/2006 - By FIS
Eight cross country skiers - included two americans and a Canadian - have been issued with a start prohibition for five consecutive days due to too high haemoglobin values.,
Waxing for the Vasa?
2/10/2006 - By Mike Muha
Swix and Toko Wax recommendations for tomorrow's North American Vasa.,
Crystal Highlander Classic Race & Tour Update
2/9/2006 - By Roger Putman
The Crystal Highlander Classical race and tour is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th. Please call and let us know if you are planning on coming ,
Vasa Trail in Great Shape for This Weekend
2/9/2006 - By Vasa Trails
After receiving 6 to 12 inches of new snow on the Vasa trail last Saturday night and Sunday, conditions could not be better for the 30th Vasa.,
Black Mountain Race Needs Estimate of Who Will Attend
2/9/2006 - By Denny Paull
Because most racers register just before or the day of the race, ordering shirts and food becomes pretty tricky. To help ensure a quality event, it would be greatly appreciated if all those who plan to likely attend could send me an e-mail ASAP!,
Aspen Park Race Results for February 8
2/9/2006 - By Jeff Kalember
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr -- I forgot what 9 degrees feels like. Rock solid track freshly groomed.,
CXC FIS SuperTour is a Wrap
2/8/2006 - By Corey Coogan
The tremendously successful CXC FIS SuperTour Series hosted by Central Cross-Country Skiing, overcame everything mother nature threw at them to wrap up the four-week loop around the Midwest last weekend.,
Final Day of the CXC SuperTour Cruises the Hills and Lakes of Downtown Minneapol
2/8/2006 - By Corey Coogan
Warned to use rock skis or a “B-pair” of boards, athletes entered the event with relatively low expectations for course conditions. What greeted them on the trail was an extremely positive surprise.,
Finn Sisu/Toko SuperTour Sprints Rock The City
2/8/2006 - By Corey Coogan
The morning qualifying course was less than 1000 meters and climbed up and down one long hill in a series of ascents, descents, and curves.,
