Cross Country Ski Racing News
Traverse City Sprints, Hickory Hills, Feb 14
2/17/2006 - By Vasa Trails
The timing device failed on the first sprint; the results are for the second 2K sprint. ,
Wrong skis, wrong wax, No Hope for Scott
2/17/2006 - By Allan Maki, The Globe and Mail
Perhaps it was the sudden change in weather. Perhaps someone picked the wrong wax for her. Perhaps she picked out the wrong skis, which, coupled with the wrong wax, made her feel as if she was she was wading in knee-deep mud.,
Kris Freeman 22nd in 15km Classical
2/17/2006 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman was the top U.S. finisher in Friday's cross country 15km classical race in Pragelato as he took 22nd. Lars Flora, Andrew Johnson and Justin Freeman placed 51-52-53, respectively.,
Russian Biathlete Suspend for Blood Doping
2/16/2006 - By Mike Muha
Russian biathlete Olga Pyleva was suspended Thursday for failing a doping test.,
Steer Gets Seasonal Best Mark with 35th in Olympic 7.5K Sprint Biathlon
2/16/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
US Biathlete Rachel Steer was smiling today as she had a seasonal best 35th place in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint.,
Wagner Leads USA as Smigun Wins Second in 10K Classic
2/16/2006 - By US Ski Team
With temperatures hovering just above freezing in a classical technique race, ski preparation was key. Wagner went with a klister base while Randall and the other U.S. skiers went with 'hairies.',
Crystal Highlander Update
2/16/2006 - By Roger Putman
LOTS of new snow expected. Register early and save $10.,
The Pustertaler Lauf
2/16/2006 - By Hugh Pritchard
The gun went, the row of firemen lifted the tape above their heads for us to ski under, and we were off: some 500 racers, nice wide tracks with plenty of classic spoor.,
Photos: Ladies Team Sprint
2/15/2006 - By Olympic Games
A few photos from the Olympic Ladies' Team Sprint.,
Rain & Snow Predicted for Women's 10K Classic
2/15/2006 - By US Ski Team
Weather forecasts call for a mix of rain and snow, absolutely the worst possible conditions for a classical race. ,
A Classic Trip to the Homelands
2/15/2006 - By Christian Byar
I’m writing this on my flight back from holiday to Europe which consisted of 9 days in Finland and 5 days in Germany. I realized during the flight to Germany that the trip coincidently involved visiting the homelands of both sides of my family.,
US Biathlon Guard Changes in 10K Sprint
2/14/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
Olympic “rookies” Tim Burke and Lowell Bailey topped veteran biathletes Jeremy Teela and Jay Hakkinen today’s 10K Sprint competition at the Torino Olympic Winter Games.,
