Cross Country Ski Racing News
Virpi Kuitunen Talks about Her Win
1/6/2007 - By Tour de Ski
Skiing alone is more difficult than skiing with someone so the last laps were more difficult, says Kuitunen.,
Stunning Solo Performance by Kuitunen in 15K Women's Classic
1/6/2007 - By Tour de Ski
In today's 15km mass start competition, only teammate Aino Kaisa Saarinen who could keep up with Virpi Kuitunen for the first half of the distance.,
Roenning Wins 30K Men's Classic
1/6/2007 - By whwjwpfbbk
The 30km mass start race in classical technique had many leaders throughout the competition but no one could outsprint Eldar Roenning in the 8 lap event, who moved to 9th place on Overall standings., ,
Old Guard Give Young Sprinters a Lesson
1/6/2007 - By Tour de Ski
In the sprint qualification, many distance racers qualified as somewhat expected surprises. The Tour is taking its toll on everybody, but very likely it's tougher for sprinters and gives better chances for the distance racers.,
Nationals: The Collegiate Story, Part 2
1/6/2007 - By Matias Saari
Central Collegiate Ski Association has another great showing in Thursday's freestyle race, particularly racers from Northern Michigan University and Fairbanks, Alaska.,
Nationals: The Collegiate Story, Part 1
1/6/2007 - By Matias Saari
Central Collegiate Ski Association skiers took the top 5 women's spot in Wednesday's classic event.,
Classic Sprint Competition Today at US Nationals
1/6/2007 - By Mike Muha
Today's sprint races at Nationals start at 10am for the qualitfication round. See them live on the three web cams at the Senior Nationals web site.,
Boyne Classic Officially Cancelled
1/5/2007 - By Mike Muha
Gary from Boyne Highlands has officially canceled Sunday's race because of poor conditions.,
MTU Skiers Finish in Top 40
1/5/2007 - By Jon Oman
For the second straight day, the Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team compiled a pair of top 40 performances at the 2007 U.S. Cross Country Championships at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center.,
Tour de Ski Racers to use Climbing Skins?
1/5/2007 - By Tour de Ski
When we estimate that the total climb will last some 15 – 20 minutes, then 7-8 min of that will be on the steeper parts. We have heard that using skins have been discussed among athletes as tactical plans how to move up faster., ,
Chestnut Valley Race Canceled
1/5/2007 - By Nick Baic
There's no snow! (I'm asssuming the Boyne Highlands Classic the next day is toast, too),
Alexa Turzian Youngest U.S. Cross Country Champion
1/5/2007 - By US Ski Team
It only cooled down to about 38 degrees during the night, so during the women's race it was kind of like boilerplate ice. But by the guys' race, it softened up and then turned to slush and was loose.,
