Cross Country Ski Racing News
Justin Easter and Debbie Miziklowski win the 50K Vasa
2/11/2006 - By Mike Muha
Justin Easter of the Suburu Factory Team won the 50K North American Vasa in 2:12:26, beating out Joseph Graci (2:19:02) and Joe Bettendorf of Team NordicSkiRacer.com (2:19:31).,
Hakkinen 10th in 20K Biathlon: All-Time US Olympic Best
2/11/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) stamped his name in US Olympic History one more time as he finished 10th today in the 20K Individual competition, erasing his previous US best of 13th at the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games.,
Team Opens Olympic Competition Sunday
2/11/2006 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team begins its Olympic medal competition Sunday with the 15k Women's Pursuit and the Men's 30k Pursuit.,
US SKi Team Says No Starts will Start
2/11/2006 - By US Ski Team
U.S. Ski Team officials anticipate that two U.S. skiers placed on a five-day 'no-start' provision will be able to compete beginning next Tuesday (Feb. 14).,
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!,
