News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Demong takes lead for U.S. in 4th
World Champion Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) just missed the podium Sunday, leading the way for the U.S. in fourth during a World Cup nordic combined competition in France.
By US Ski Team
Jan 18, 2010
Newell just misses semis in Estonia
Andy Newell missed out on the semifinal round by an eyelash at the Viessman FIS World Cup sprint in Estonia on Saturday, finishing 13th after qualifying sixth.
By US Ski Team
Jan 18, 2010
Swiss take Men's and Women's sprint
Newcomer Hanna Falk took her second World Cup victory in a tight finish with Petra Majdic from Slowenia. In the men's race, Emil Joensson completed the Swedish success, taking his first season victory a tight final ahead of Ola Hattestad from Norway.
By FIS
Jan 18, 2010
Biac and Gulledge lead Michigan Cup
Catarina Gulledge and Milan Baic lead the Michigan Cup through the Grand Rapids Langlauf in the senior division. Mac Brennan and Ross Williams tie for first in the Junior Men's, and Maria Frick leads the Junior Women.
By Mike Muha
Jan 18, 2010
Baic and Darnton take REI Frosty Freestyle
Cheryl Darnton wins her second Frosty Freestyle 15k race, two years in a row. And Milan Baic skis away from the pack to win the Men's division.
By Mike Muha
Jan 17, 2010
Lodwick notches third in France
World Champion Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) notched his second World Cup podium in as many weeks Saturday, taking third to lead three U.S. men into the top 10 in France.
By US Ski Team
Jan 17, 2010
Justyna Kowalczyk won on her favourite course
Tour de Ski Winner Justyna Kowalczyk from Poland claimed victory in today's 10 km Individual start competition in classical technique in the Estonian wintersport town Otepää.
By FIS
Jan 17, 2010
Bauer makes it a triple
Bauer was the entire race in the clear lead and dominant on the challenging course in Otepää.
By FIS
Jan 17, 2010
Maclean and Darton win inaugural Frosty Freestyle 15K
UPDATED RESULTS. After a week of above freezing temperatures and bright sun, the weather cooled to below freezing, setting the stage for a fast race course.
By Mike Muha
Jan 17, 2010
Weekend race wax recommendations
Race wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and the Potto Raid, plus some other races!. Check back for updates...
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2010
Frosty Freestyle is a "GO!"
The cold ground has kept the Frosty race course in great shape. Will we have to shovel snow on the course in a few places (especially around the start area)? Yes. But we're good to go for Saturday's REI Frosty Freestyle.
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2010
Challenging Start for U.S. Biathlon Team at Ruhpolding World Cup
Teela races to his season’s best 17th place finish in 10km Sprint
By US Biathlon Team
Jan 15, 2010
