News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Southam, Rorabaugh pace Alaska skiers on first day of U.S. National Championship

Becca Rorabaugh used a little home-course advantage to land on the podium for the 5-kilometer classic race that opened the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Tuesday night at Birch Hill Recreation Area.

By Matias Saari
Mar 25, 2009

Rossignol RED-WHITE-BLUE Support Program

With the help of the top race department in the industry, Rossignol is offering you the support you may need to make that next step in your racing career.

By Ira Edwards
Mar 24, 2009

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Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays: Third leg

Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays , mostly of the third leg and some candid photos.

By Mike Muha
Mar 24, 2009

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Arne Borgnes finishes third in class in the Birkebeinerrennet

Local Michigan Cup racer Arne Borgnes finished third in class in the Birkebeinerrennet (Norwegian Birkie) with a time of 4:47:05, just 46 seconds out of the silver.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 24, 2009

Distance Nationals Head To Fairbanks

With the World Cup tour wrapped up for 2009, U.S. cross country skiers are getting ready to close out the season as they head to Fairbanks for the second time in as many years for the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships March 24-29.

By US Ski Team
Mar 24, 2009

On-Demand video of World Cup Finals

We have added the World Cup Finals from Falun, SWE on March 20 – 22. Thanks for adding these links to NordicSkiRacer.com.

By Patrick Vesely
Mar 24, 2009

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Cologna, Kowalczyk Take Top Honors

Dario Cologna of Italy and Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland finished atop the podium after the final freestyle race of the cross country season Sunday in Sweden.

By US Ski Team
Mar 23, 2009

Relay team members

Here are the complete Michigan Cup Relay results that include the names of individuals on each team (but not individual times).

By Bob Frye
Mar 23, 2009

Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays: Awards Ceremony

Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays award ceremony, including photos of the Michigan Cup and Brumbaugh Cup winners.

By Jim Pryor
Mar 23, 2009

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Cologna Wins XC in Sweden

Italy's Dario Cologna bested the field Saturday in a 10K pursuit in Sweden. He skied the total 20K race in 54:59.5 seconds, nearly two seconds faster than second-place finisher Marcus Hellner of Sweden. German Tobias Angerer finished third.

By US Ski Team
Mar 22, 2009

Burke 13th in Trondheim Pursuit; Qualifies for Mass Start

Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 13th in yesterday’s 12.5K Pursuit competition at the Biathlon World Cup here, slipping four spots from his 9thplace in Thursday’s Sprint.

By US Biathlon Association
Mar 22, 2009

Germans Win In Sweden WC

FALUN, Sweden (March 20) - Germans Axel Teichmann and Claudia Nystad each took the win Friday during the men's 3.3 and women's 2.5K prologue at World Cup finals in Sweden. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) was the top U.S. finisher, taking 31st.

By US Ski Team
Mar 21, 2009