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Valaas Extends SuperTour Sprint Rule

The U.S. Ski Team's Laura Valaas (Wentachee, WA), who cruised to nine victories and the USSA Cross Country SuperTour sprint title a year ago, showed Friday she hasn't lost a beat. She led each heat en route to winning the opening SuperTour.,

By USSA
Nov 25, 2007

We're not happy, say Vordenberg

We're not happy today by any means, but now we know exactly where we are and we can keep moving forward...,

By USSA
Nov 25, 2007

Norway wins Beitostoelen Relays

Norway won both the men's and ladies 4x5 mixed technique relays in Beitostoelen, Norway this morning.,

By FIS
Nov 25, 2007

Valaas, Kuzzy Win SuperTour Opening

Laura Valaas (APU) and Garrott Kuzzy (CXC) won the opening round of the 2008 SuperTour today. Valaas, last year's overall sprint champion, leads the SuperTour after one race. ,

By USSA
Nov 24, 2007

Beitostolen

November 23: It’s been a busy day here in Beitostolen, getting ready for tomorrow’s World Cup distance opener. We had a long day in the wax room and two sessions on snow testing structures, wax, and race skis for the athletes.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 24, 2007

Teichmann and Bjoergen Win Beitostoelen Freestyle

Kris Freeman and Lars Flora place 50th and 77th.,

By FIS
Nov 24, 2007

Beitostolen World Cup - not quite according to plan

Today was a bad race for Kris. In truth, it looks very much like the effort he had last weekend here. ,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 24, 2007

World Cup moves to Finland after Beitostoelen

After the Beitostoelen weekend, the Cross-Country family will move to the north of Finland. From 29th November to 2nd of December, the traditional Nordic Opening will take place in Kuusamo/Ruka for the sixth time. ,

By FIS
Nov 23, 2007

Targets in Anchorage, Alaska installed

Anchorage, Alaska: The new targets in Anchorage have been installed! They got started at 9:00 a.m. and finished up at 4:30 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2007. Everything was unpacked, measured, lead traps put up, and targets put together and placed.,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 23, 2007

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Dick Fultz recovering from quintuple bypass

On Wednesday, Nov 21, Dick Fultz underwent 5 way bypass surgery at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. As of Thursday morning, Dick is doing great, sitting up, making jokes.,

By Jean adn Dick Fultz
Nov 23, 2007

Interview with top cross country skier Lukas Bauer

30-year-old Lukas Bauer from the Czech Republic is a top skier in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, and a winner of 15 km Olympic Medal in Torino 2006 as well as three FIS World Cup races. ,

By FIS
Nov 22, 2007

Cross Country SuperTour Set

The USSA Cross Country SuperTour, with 11 stops throughout the United States, is set for the 2007-08 winter season with opening races Friday. It has become a vital development tool helping athletes transition to the elite competitive levels.,

By US Ski Association
Nov 22, 2007