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Toko US XC Nationals Skate Sprint Report

Air temperatures were around 1F at 8am (I say around as the temperature can vary greatly depending on where one measures it). The snow was similar to yesterday - semi-transformed, staying dry, fast.

By Ian Harvey
Jan 6, 2014

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Koos and Bender repeat sprint wins from last Nationals

Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) and Jennie Bender (Johnson, VT) each took home a freestyle sprint title for the Bridger Ski Foundation Sunday on a tight and technical course at the 2014 U.S. Cross Country Championships at Soldier Hollow.

By USSA
Jan 6, 2014

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Stephen up to 12th in Tour de Ski

Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) posted the fifth-fastest time of the day Friday, starting from 22nd to finish 12th in the 15k pursuit stage of the grueling seven-stage Tour de Ski.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2014

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Jesse Diggns 10th in Tour de Ski 5K Classic

World Champion Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) earned a career-best World Cup classic result Saturday, skiing into 10th in the Val di Fiemme 5k, the sixth stage of the Tour de Ski.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2014

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Alaska Pacific University Nordic dominates US Championships

Erik Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) and Becca Rorabaugh (Fairbanks, AK) took U.S. titles in the 15k and 10k classic races, leading a three-medal effort by APU Nordic at the 2014 U.S. Cross Country Championships at the 2002 Olympic venue at Soldier Hollow on Satu

By USSA
Jan 5, 2014

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Liz Stephen 3rd in hill climb, 7th overall in Tour de Ski

Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) posted the USA's best overall Tour de Ski finish in history with seventh, skiing to the third-fastest time of the day as she battled rain, sleet and snow for 9k up Alpe Cermis on Sunday.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2014

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Results from the 6 Hour Team Relay

The Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Relay ran under perfect weather and skiing conditions. The skate lane and striding tracks were firm and made for great racing.

By MIke Muha
Jan 5, 2014

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Soldier Hollow set for U.S. Championships

Around 350 of the top cross country skiers from U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association clubs from around the country will converge at the 2002 Olympic venue at Soldier Hollow beginning this weekend for the 2014 U.S. Cross Country Championships.

By USSA
Jan 3, 2014

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Vasa Ski Club Nordic Sprint Race Schedule for 2014

Schedule of cross country ski sprint races sponsored by the Vasa Ski Club in Traverse City.

By Mark Esper
Jan 2, 2014

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Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races

Wax recommendations for this weekend's races. Check back for updates and additions...

By Mike Muha
Jan 2, 2014

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Stephens 27th in 10k classic

Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) led the U.S. Ski Team on New Year's Day, finishing 27th in a 10k classic mass start in Lenzerheide to move up to 22nd in the Tour.

By USSA
Jan 2, 2014

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Vasa Ski Club 4.5km classic race results, Jan 1, 2014

Vasa Ski Club 4.5 KM classic race at the Vasa Headwaters, New Year's Day, 2014.

By Mark Esper
Jan 1, 2014

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