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XC World Cup Wraps Up In Germany

The U.S. Disabled Cross Country Ski Team's Chris Klebl (sit-ski; Heber City, UT) is on his way to matching his 2007 World Cup podium spots after picking up a win and a second place during the first portion of the Team's World Cup season.,

By US Ski Team
Jan 27, 2008

Participants From Around The World to Ski the Birkie

They come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Some have done it dozens of times while others are embarking on their first long-distance ski journey. Some come to compete against themselves. Others...,

By Leslie Hamp
Jan 27, 2008

Randall, Kuzzy Lead U.S. in Freestyle Sprints

Kikkan Randall finished eighth and World Cup rookie Garrott Kuzzy was ninth in 1.1K freestyle sprints Saturday. Torin Koos was 11th while Andy Newell was mouse-trapped on a turn and eliminated in his quarterfinal heat.,

By US Ski Team
Jan 27, 2008

Kuzz and Zimm and the plan truth, and yet...

Garrott Kuzzy, Leif Zimmerman: Great races in the 15km Freestyle. Three athletes in the top 11 in the Sprints. But we did not accomplish our goals.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Jan 27, 2008

Golovko and Strandberg win Noquemanon

Andre Golovko and Kristina Strandberg win the Noquemanon 51km Classic; Michigan Cup racers have strong showing, with four in top 10.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2008

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Huron Meadows Time Trial results

At the last moment, Team NordicSkiRacer pulled together a time trial at Huron Meadows Metropark for skiers who decided not to head north to the Noquemanon.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2008

Chandra Crawford wins Canmore sprint

The home favourite Chandra Crawford (CAN) and the Swedish top sprinter Emil Joensson took their first ever World Cup victory in the free technique sprint in Canmore. ,

By FIS
Jan 27, 2008

Canmore Update - one down

Kris had no idea what to expect from the first race. He got home after Nationals and set-about getting healthy. He’s felt better every single day since Nationals, and his confidence has come up.,

By Zach Caldwell
Jan 26, 2008

Freeman Tops U.S. Effort in Canmore

Kris Freeman fought through single-digit cold Friday to finish 29th in a 15K freestyle technique World Cup race and record the top U.S. finish on the third of four days of racing at the 1988 Olympic venue.,

By US Ski Team
Jan 26, 2008

Shevchenko in the lead; first victory for Checchi in Canmore

Ukranian skier, Valentina Shevchenko, won the ladies 10km Individual Freestyle race under a clear blue sky in Canmore, while in the men's race, over 15 km in free technique, the Italian Valerio Checchi claimed his first victory.,

By FIS
Jan 26, 2008

Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships Opens

Ruhpolding, Germany: The Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships, undoubtedly the highlight of the year for aspiring World Cup biathletes opens here today.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 26, 2008

Laura Spector Gets a Double Dip of Biathlon World Championships

Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) is in a unique situation. She will compete in the Youth and Junior Biathlon World Championships that open here Saturday and then compete in the Biathlon World Championships just one week later in Ostersund, Sweden.,

By US Biathlon Association
Jan 25, 2008

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