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Gold times two for Finland, once for Sweden

Wednesday was a Nordic day in Tarvisio: while Finland took gold in both the men's 10km race in the free technique and in the Nordic Combined Gundersen event, Sweden claimed gold in the ladies' 5km race. The US's Elizabeth Stephen takes 7th.,

By FIS
Mar 15, 2007

Newell 12th in Drammen Classic Sprint

Andy Newell finished 12th Wednesday in the annual classic technique sprint World Cup race through Drammen, a village about 25 miles west of Oslo. Torin Koos was 15th.,

By US Ski Team
Mar 15, 2007

On the Road with the US Nordic Team

The nordic teams are in Lahti, Finland right now and we're heading to Oslo, Norway today, closing up the season in the next couple of weeks.,

By Aaron Saari
Mar 15, 2007

Why We Race with Vauhti Waxes

When we returned from our trip we knew it was time to make some sense out of our wax box. If we were going to drive or fly all over the countryside to attend ski races, it just made sense to make an effort to have the right wax when we got there.,

By Rick Weier
Mar 14, 2007

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Where to Run in St. Thomas USVI

So what's a Nordic Ski Racer to do when he's on vacation on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands in the middle of ski racing season? Why train of course!,

By Mike Muha
Mar 14, 2007

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Michigan Cup Standings Through Final individual Races

Here's the preliminary results for all Michigan Cup individual races and team standings before the Michigan Cup Relays.,

By Ken Dawson
Mar 14, 2007

US Men in Russia for Biathlon World Cup Final

Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, March 14. Tim Burke heads a contingent of four US biathletes who will compete in the World Cup Final starting here on Thursday.,

By US Biathlon Team
Mar 14, 2007

Sprint Gold for Norway and Russia

20-year-old Astrid Jacobsen of Norway won the ladies sprint while Ivan Ivanov of Russia took the honors for the men. Sadie Bjornsen and Charlie Smith were the top US finishers.,

By FIS
Mar 13, 2007

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Results from the 2007 Boyne Highlands Classic 10K

Grand Rapids Nordic's Amy Todd and Team NordicSkiRacer Hugh Pritchard win the Boyne Highlands 10K classic on Saturday March 10, 2007.,

By John Goble
Mar 13, 2007

Results from the 2007 Boyne Highlands Freestyle 10K

Team NordicSkiRacer's Hugh Pritchard wins his second race of the weekend while Strait Strider Jean VanDam was top women at the Boyne Highlands 10K Freestyle.,

By John Goble
Mar 13, 2007

Laura Valaas Takes 2nd in U23 Worlds Sprint

In the ladies' race, staged in the classical technique, the victory went to Alena Prochazkova of Slovakia. The 22-year-old Slovak was followed by Laura Valaas (USA) and Piret Pormeister of Estonia.,

By Mondiali Juniores & FIS
Mar 13, 2007

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First U-23 Medal Won by a U.S. Women

Valaas' medal is the first won by an American woman. Valaas joined the new CXC team from the Central Division this winter and has teamed with Caitlin Compton to dominate the domestic racing.,

By US Ski Team
Mar 13, 2007