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GLD Junior Olympic Results

Results from the 2008 Junior Olympics held in Kincaid park in Anchorage, Alaska with Great Lakes Division skiers highlighted. Plus a couple video links.,

By Mike Muha
Mar 16, 2008

Photos: Michigan Cup Relays: The start and 1st leg leaders

Here are some photos from the start of the Michigan Cup Relays at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters on Saturday, March 15. There are also photos of the leaders at the end of the Rolling Hills loop.,

By Mike Muha
Mar 16, 2008

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Kuitunen and Vittoz in the lead

In the 10 km classical mass start race on the challenging course in St. Caterina, Virpi Kuitunen was crossing the finish line in first after having a tight fight with Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) on the last meters.,

By FIS
Mar 16, 2008

Nordic sales up this season

Nordic equipment, including skis, boots, bindings and poles, sold through speciality shops increased 31% in units and in dollars.,

By SnowSports Industries America
Mar 15, 2008

Bodensteiner named to new post in USSA

Olympian Luke Bodensteiner as high performance director will oversee strategic plan development and operational plan management with sports and athletic service departments including education, sport science and sports medicine.,

By USSA
Mar 15, 2008

World Cup Final rules in brief

Review of the rules for determining the overall World Cup winner during the Finals.,

By FIS
Mar 14, 2008

Q & A with Jürg Capol, FIS Race Director Cross-Country

The FIS Cross-Country News spoke briefly with Jürg Capol, FIS Race Director Cross-Country about his impressions of the Cross-Country season 2007/2008 and any future ideas.,

By FIS
Mar 14, 2008

Grooming Plan for the Noquemanon Trail Network

because of the long winter which we have all enjoyed, the grooming “kitty” is becoming low. The following is the planned schedule of grooming for the NTN’s trails beginning Wednesday, March 12, 2008.,

By NTN
Mar 14, 2008

Hakkinen 43rd, Burke 45th in Close Oslo Sprint

Oslo, Norway March 13. Jay Hakkinen (Kasilof, AK) and Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished just 2.6 seconds and two places apart in the 10K Sprint here this afternoon.,

By US Biathlon Association
Mar 14, 2008

World Cup Final in St. Caterina

The Cross-Country Final promises to be very interesting: Ola-Vigen Hattestad (NOR) is only 2 points ahead of Emil Joensson (SWE) in the sprint rankings; Virpi Kuitunen (FIN) is fighting to defend her overall World Cup ahead of runner-up Astrid Jacobsen.,

By FIS
Mar 13, 2008

Current World Cup standings

The top 6 of the World Cup ranking will for the first time receive prize money for their overall result. In addition, the Rookie of the Year – the best U23 athlete - will be honored with 2,700 Swiss Francs.,

By FIS
Mar 13, 2008

It's Michigan Cup Relay time!

Relay teams consist of three skiers skiing one classical leg (1st) and two freestyle legs (2nd and 3rd).,

By Mike Muha
Mar 13, 2008