Cross Country Ski Racing News

Bogatec und Paredi take the 2009 Roller Skiing titles

10/1/2009 - By Sandra Spitz, FIS

Italians Mateja Bogatec and Simone Paredi dominate the season. The Nations' Cup went to Russia ahead of Italia and Germany.

FIS Tour de Ski - Less than 100 days to go

10/1/2009 - By Jürg Capol. FIS

It's time to update you on the activities the FIS has undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites Oberhof, Prague, Toblach/Cortina and Val di Fiemme.

Southern Hemisphere Racing

9/30/2009 - By Doug Bernard, Toko

It was great to be back on skis, enjoying winter in August, surrounded by 13,000-14000 foot peaks and lots of fresh snow. Even coming from Park City, Utah the elevation here is significant (9700ft) and for the guys coming from sea level it was a killer.

Going for the Gold: Lowell Bailey

9/29/2009 - By Christie Succop, US Biathlon Association

It is difficult enough to be able to ski fast and shoot accurately, but biathlete Lowell Bailey has been able to perform both at the Olympic level.

Michigan Cup Series changes scoring, creates Baic Cup

9/28/2009 - By Mike Muha

After a very long and thorough discussion of Team Scoring, the Michigan Cup Committee made several important changes in the way team points are scored. These changes reflect a strong self examination of what it means to win the Michigan Cup.

Men repeat success in the pursuit competitions at the World Championships

9/28/2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

Another day, another great result for the US biathlon team. The World Championships in Summer Biathlon ended today in Oberhof with the Pursuit competitions.

Burke Fourth, amazing Team result at Summer Biathlon WCHs

9/27/2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

The guys showed super strength on the track today and the misses at the shooting ranges were quite tight. That’s promising for tomorrow’s pursuit competition!

Lot of new European experiences for biathlon women

9/25/2009 - By Viktoria Franke, US Biathlon Association

The European trip of BethAnn Chamberlain, Lanny and Tracy Barnes brought them from Munich to Bormio, Italy up to Altenberg, Germany.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon price goes up Oct 1

9/24/2009 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

Just a reminder that the $58.00 September 30th first cut off date is fast approaching. Then $68.00 until November 30.

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Summer WCHs Ahead for Men's Team

9/24/2009 - By US Biathlon Association

Before the US men’s biathlon team finishes its five week training camp over in Europe, there’s still some serious training to do. At the weekend the team will start at the WCHs in summer biathlon.

Nordic athletes look for success in Placid

9/23/2009 - By US Ski Team

In just two weeks jumping and nordic combined athletes from across the map will descend on Lake Placid, NY for the U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships.

FIS revises Olympic format for Nordic Combined

9/23/2009 - By Mike Muha

The Nordic Combined competition formats at the Olympic Winter Games 2010 in Vancouver were amended to consist of three competitions, each using the Gundersen Method.