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Soule wins first U.S. Medal of 2010 Paralympic Games

U.S. biathlete Andy Soule (Pearland, Texas) made history Saturday, winning the first U.S. medal of the 2010 Paralympic Games and the first-ever medal for the U.S. Paralympic Biathlon team on the opening day of competition.

By Linda Jager, USBA
Mar 15, 2010

Combined Season Finale at Holmenkollen

After long ago having locked up the World Cup overall title, Jason Lamy Chappuis of France closed up the season with a win as he took home the King's Cup at Holmenkollen in Norway on Sunday. Billy Demong led the way for the U.S. finishing 10th.

By US Ski Team
Mar 15, 2010

Ocariz lone NCAA All-American from CCSA

Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Santiago Ocariz was the lone All-American finisher among the 15 CCSA racers, taking 10th place in the men’s race in 49 minutes, 44 seconds, 25 seconds behind the winner—UVM’s Franz Bernstein.

By Dylan Dethier
Mar 15, 2010

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Burke finishes 22nd at World Cup Sprint

urke hopes to finish his historic 2009-10 season with a Top 10 Overall World Cup ranking. Following today’s solid result, Burke is currently ranked 11th.

By US Biathlon Team
Mar 14, 2010

Norway wins team event at home

The U.S. Ski Team went with its three individual Olympic medalists, adding 18 year old Nick Hendrickson (Park City, UT) as the fourth for the rare World Cup team event.

By US Ski Team
Mar 14, 2010

Arritola top US women in 30km

Morgan Arritola (Ketchum, ID) took the lead for the U.S., finishing 31st during the women's 30K mass start in Norway on Saturday.

By US Ski Team
Mar 14, 2010

Northug takes men's 50K Freestyle

The last round in the stadium was really exciting with a great battle between Piller Cottrer and Northug. But in the finish, Northug was clearly stronger.

By FIS
Mar 14, 2010

Kikkan Randal takes 2nd in sprint

After her amazing victory yesterday on the 30 km, Marit Bjoergen won also the sprint race in the free technique at Holmenkollen. The Norwegian queen from the 2010 Olympics finished ahead of Kikkan Randall from USA and Natalia Korosteleva (RUS).

By FIS
Mar 14, 2010

Team USA finishes 12th in Biathlon Mixed-Relay

Yesterday's test event for the Mixed-Relay World Championships in Russia took place at the World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland. For the U.S. athletes it was the first race of the final three World Cups of the season.

By US Biathlon Team
Mar 13, 2010

Norwegian women capture top three places in 30K Freestyle

The Norwegian dream team worked together during the race and were able to split the group at about 15km. Behind was a big fight for the other places but nobody was able to catch up the leading group.

By FIS
Mar 13, 2010

A Peek at the Rossi WCS Skater for next season...

Rossignol has reshaped the profile of the ski, making it wedge-shaped, with the heel a little lower than the toe. The intent is to help keep the weight back on the foot to improve performance.

By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
Mar 12, 2010

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Newell takes 3rd in Classic Sprint

Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) sprinted to his first World Cup podium in two years, finishing third in a classic sprint Thursday in front of thousands on the streets of Drammen, Norway.

By US Ski Team
Mar 12, 2010