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Archives - January 2006 
About FasterSkier.comJan 1, 2006 - We started this site because we saw a need for an informative resource for cross country racers, run by cross country racers. We train just like you do. We do many of the same races you do. We hope to use our years of experience to help you reach your nor Christmas Interview With World Cup leader Marit Bjorgen: My Month Is February Jan 1, 2006 - Marit Bjorgen (25) is not concerned that she was “only” sixth in the sprint in Canada. Her month is February. Flop For Lars Berger Jan 1, 2006 - Biathlon skier Lars Berger was supposed to make the Norwegian Olympic team in cross country skiing by doing well in Nove Mesto. That didn’t work at all. He ended up in 51st place. VIESSMANN FIS World Cup Cross-Country in Nove Mesto - Official Press Release Jan 1, 2006 - Katharina Neumannova: "Of course, I'm very happy about today's race. The conditions were better than in the last years and the spectators along the track were so great. For me, the World Cup in Nove Mesto is one of the highlights in the Cross-Co VIESSMANN FIS World Cup Cross-Country in Nove Mesto - Official Press Release Jan 1, 2006 - Vincent Vittoz: "It was a great race today and I'm satisfied about my victory. In Canada I had problems with my back but thanks to my doctors I have no ache anymore. The tracks here a tough but for me quite good. Now I will go back to France today an Italy’s Head Coach Marco Albarello Jan 2, 2006 - Italy’s head coach Marco Albarello talks about his team and the upcoming Olympics in Torino. "We get faster acclimated before altitude races, but it’s still just as hard to win." Great Nordeen Nordic Ski Race-- Bend, OR Jan 2, 2006 - The Nordeen is quickly gaining the reputation as the fastest ski marathon in the West, descending 1500 feet in elevation from start to finish. Huge Field Entered For US Nationals Jan 2, 2006 - The US Nationals starts on Tuesday January 3. 449 racers have entered. Check here to see if your favorite skier(s) will be racing. 
Photos From Men's 30K FreeJan 3, 2006 - Photos From Men's 30K Free Mass Start US National Championship at Soldier Hollow, Utah. 
Photos From Women's 15KJan 3, 2006 - Photos From Women's 15K Free Mass Start US National Championship at Soldier Hollow, Utah. Dussault Back In Form With 15K Nationals Win Jan 3, 2006 - After a relatively quiet early season, Rebecca Dussault is back on top. She edged out junior sensation Morgan Arritola by 2.4 seconds to win the opening 15K Free Technique Mass Start race at the US Nationals in Soldier Hollow, Utah today. Abigail Larson It's Showtime: US Nationals to Decide Olympic Team Jan 3, 2006 - Kris Freeman and Carl Swenson will lead the throng Tuesday as this 2002 Olympic venue hosts the U.S. Cross Country Championships with a pack of 451 skiers registered for five days of racing. 
US Nationals Starts Today: - It Could Be Very Tough Opening RaceJan 3, 2006 - By Torbjorn Karlsen. Winter-storm warning: Up to two feet of overnight snow. The first day of the US National Championship at Soldier Hollow, Utah could turn in to be a lot tougher than the usual 15 and 30-kilometer mass-start race. Babikov Repeats As 30K Winner Jan 3, 2006 - Ivan Babikov, fresh off his 4th place finish in the Canmore World Cup, took the win, while US Ski Teamers Andrew Johnson and Carl Swenson were 2nd and 3rd. Johnson claimed the US National title as the top US finisher. Jauhojarvi And Kuitunen Finnish Pursuit Champions Jan 3, 2006 - Sami Jauhojarvi fell but came back and became Finnish pursuit champion on Sunday. Virpi Kuitunen won the women’s race. MWSC Cross Country Ski Coach Jan 3, 2006 - The Maine Winter Sports Center (MWSC) is looking for a multitalented Ski Coach to join a team of coaches who are offering world class Nordic and Biathlon training and experiences in Aroostook County Maine. 
Sharbel Dussault Photos From Men's 30KJan 4, 2006 - Sharbel Dussault took some great pictures of the action at Soldier Hollow on Tuesday. Here are his pictures from the Men's 30K Free Mass Start. 
Sharbel Dussault Photos From Women's 15KJan 4, 2006 - Sharbel Dussault took some great pictures of the action at Soldier Hollow on Tuesday. Here are his pictures from the Women's 15K Free Mass Start. B-Day Win for Johnson, 8th Title for Dussault Jan 4, 2006 - “Between the new snow and the warm weather, it was about as hard as a ski race can get,” said Johnson, who won two U.S. title in 2005 including last year’s 30K free. Rezac Won The Chinese Vasaloppet On Svard's Skis Jan 4, 2006 - Rezac’s skis were lost by the airline and the Swedish Vasaloppet winner Oscar Svard let him use one of his pairs. Svard ended up in second place, 11 seconds behind the winner. Chinese skier Li Geliang was third. 
Strength Training With The US Sprint TeamJan 4, 2006 - By Torin Koos. Skiers go into the weight room to turn strength into power. For those with Olympic aspirations, many athletes are getting more ski specific with their strength and power building, both in the weight room, and on snow. Fairbanksans Fight Food Flab by Kovering Kopious K’s Jan 4, 2006 - More than 90 members of the Fairbanks Nordic Ski Club attempted to ski their ages in kilometers on the Jim Whisenhant Ski Trails at Birch Hill in Fairbanks on the day after Christmas. 2006 National Masters Preparations Continue Jan 4, 2006 - Come March, skiers from throughout the U.S. as well as several foreign countries will enjoy a long weekend filled with three race events, numerous social activities, demos, clinics, downtown awards, XC youth festival, plus unlimited dryland adventures onc Hovey Wins Women's Sprint Prelim Jan 5, 2006 - Brooke Hovey won the women's qualification round of the US Nationals Sprint by 1.3 seconds over Kikkan Randall. The top thirty skiers advance to the afternoon heats. Preview Of Today's US Nationals Sprint Races Jan 5, 2006 - By Cory Smith. It will be an action-packed day at Soldier Hollow on Thursday as the fastest skiers in the country compete in the US National Sprint Race. Olympic berths are on the line all week, and for the speedsters, today is the day to make their move. 
Photos From US Nationals SprintJan 5, 2006 - Photos From US Nationals Sprint taken by Torbjorn Karlsen. 
Chris Cook, Kikkan Randall Win US National SprintJan 5, 2006 - Chris Cook earned a wire-to-wire victory in today's US National Sprint Race. He dominated the prelims and every heat he entered on the way to victory. Kikkan Randall was also very impressive in all of her races as she took the win. Chris Cook Wins Prelim In US Sprint Jan 5, 2006 - Skiers start in order of their USSA sprint points, with the fastest skiers going first. Chris Cook earned the top spot for the afternoon heats by a whopping 4 seconds. Bjoergen back in the World Cup Jan 6, 2006 - After four weeks of absence, Marit Bjoergen of Norway will return to the “VIESSMANN” FIS World Cup Cross-Country this weekend in Otepää (EST). 
Sharbel Dussault Pictures From SprintJan 6, 2006 - Once again, Sharbel Dussault has come through with some great photos of Thursday's US National Sprint Championship at Soldier Hollow. The 2005-2006 Worldloppet Schedule Jan 6, 2006 - We are now into the start of ski marathon season. To keep track of races happening around the globe, we recommend that you check out the Worldloppet website. 
Cook, Randall Take Sprint TitlesJan 6, 2006 - "Kikkan and Chris both dominated all day," said U.S. Coach Pete Vordenberg. "At the end, they left no question as to who was fastest...no question at all." Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team Set for Olympics Jan 6, 2006 - Cross Country Canada unveiled a stellar lineup on Thursday of five women and seven men who have been nominated to strap on the skis and don the maple leaf next month in Torino, Italy. What is Worldloppet? Jan 6, 2006 - Check this out if you are ready to tour the World and race the big mass-start races across the globe. Pedersen, Rotchev Take Split-second Wins Jan 7, 2006 - Norwegian Hilde G. Pedersen captured the first World Cup win over her career Saturday in a 10K classic race while Vassili Rotchev of Russia took the men’s 15K CL in another split-second victory. No Americans raced. 
Photos From The 'Scene' At US NationalsJan 7, 2006 - Photos of waxing and others from around the venue on the classic race day. 
Randall Wins 10K Classic ChampionshipJan 7, 2006 - Kikkan Randall earned her second victory in a row today in the 10K classic at Soldier Hollow today. Her finishing time was 23 seconds faster than second place Morgan Arritola. Liz Stephen was third. Babikov Takes Charge Again Jan 7, 2006 - Ivan Babikov and Kris Freeman waged an exciting battle for the first 10K, but then Babikov took control with a dominating final lap to take the win at the finish by 53 seconds. The FIS Marathon World Cup Jan 7, 2006 - There are eight races in the official FIS 2005-2006 Marathon World Cup. Here is information about the schedule, prize money, rules and guideline. Pull Out The Klister, It's Time For A Classic Race Jan 7, 2006 - It was great klister conditions with hard packed tracks at Soldier Hollow on Friday and the same is expected for Saturday. Favorites? Babikov, Freeman. Dussault, Wagner. But there are plenty of others ready to take the titles for themselves. Koos And Newell Ready For Classic Sprint In Estonia Jan 8, 2006 - The World Cup continues on Sunday with Classic sprint. US Skiers Torin Koos and Andy Newell will be racing and we were able to get a few comments from US coach Trond Nystad on Saturday. Current World Junior Trials Rankings Jan 8, 2006 - Current US Nationals Junior ranking for Junior World Championships and Scandanavian J1 trip. Two of three races complete. Liz Stephen, Kikkan Randall Tie For First In 5K Free Jan 8, 2006 - In a 5K free technique race timed down to tenths of a second, Liz Stephen (Burke Mtn Academy) and Kikkan Randall (APUNSC) tied atop the leaderboard with identical times of 14:48.7. Newell 27th in Otepaeae CL Sprint Jan 8, 2006 - Swedes Bjoern Lind and Lina Andersson each won classic technique World Cup sprints Sunday. Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) was 27th in the men's 1.5K test. Babikov Again, Southam First American In 10K Free Jan 8, 2006 - Last year, in the US Nationals 10K skate race, Ivan Babikov lost for the first time during the week when James Southam beat him. This year, Babikov got revenge, but Southam still put the hurt on the rest of the American field. Photos From Men's & Women's Skate Race Jan 8, 2006 - Photos of the US Nationals Skate race, 10K men, 5K women. Snow conditions were a mix of fast icy and dry slow snow, 25-30 Fahrenheit. 
Big Day For Anchorage At US NationalsJan 9, 2006 - Kikkan Randall, Kate Pearson, James Southam, and Lars Flora all make U.S. podium in Sunday skate races. Alsgaard Takes Over The Main Responsibility Of Swedish Skiers Jan 10, 2006 - Olympic and World Champion, Thomas Alsgaard takes over the main responsibility for coaching the Swedish distance national team skiers. Last Chance For Olympic Qualification Jan 10, 2006 - US Nationals wrap up today with the pursuit races at Soldier Hollow. Its the last race of the Championships and skiers on the Olympic bubble will need to make it happen today. Capitol Square Sprints This Weekend Jan 10, 2006 - On January 14 and 15, many of the premier cross-country skiers in North America will race around the Wisconsin Capitol in downtown Madison as part of the 2006 Capitol Square Sprints. Wagner Wins Nationals Pursuit Jan 10, 2006 - Wendy Wagner took command of today's women's 20K pursuit race at Soldier Hollow early on, and won convincingly. Wendy was skiing by herself most of the way, while a chase group of Lindsey Weier, Kristina Strandberg, and Abigail Larson fought fo Freeman Takes US Pursuit Crown Jan 10, 2006 - Much like Wendy Wagner did earlier in the day, Kris Freeman (USST) used his superior classic skiing to build a lead early in today's 30K pursuit race. 
Photos From US Nationals PursuitJan 11, 2006 - By Torbjorn Karlsen. Photos From US Nationals Pursuit by Torbjorn Karlsen. Freeman, Wagner Win Pursuit Titles Jan 11, 2006 - Olympians Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Wendy Wagner (Park City, UT) took early leads Tuesday and led all the way to win the final events of the U.S. Cross Country Championships. Wagner overcame an equipment malfunction midway through the race. Halcyon days in Nome, Alaska to start 2006 Jan 12, 2006 - By Martin Robards. Nome, Alaska had one of the best community firework displays I’ve seen in a while. It also had some of the most fun skate skiing I’ve had since crust skiing last spring. Norway’s Olympic Sprint Team Selected Jan 12, 2006 - Eldar Ronning left out: 6th place in the Vernon freestyle sprint and skiing the anchor leg on Norway’s winning team in the Canmore World Cup classic sprint relay not enough to make the team. 
Madison BuzzingJan 13, 2006 - By Ian Case. With the second annual Capitol Square Sprints event kicking off this Saturday, the streets of downtown Madison (WI) are buzzing and rumbling tonight with dump trucks bringing snow, workers building artificial hills, curious spectators, and eager racers. Babikov 4th In Russian National 50K Jan 13, 2006 - Today and yesterday, Olga Savialova and Ivan Alypov secured their Russian National Titles for the 30 and 50 Kilometer Mass Start Freestyle Races respectively. Exemption For Filbrich Jan 13, 2006 - German skier Jens Filbrich has received dispensation from The International Skifederation (FIS) to race with his high hemoglobinvalue. Canadian Team In World Cup Action This Weekend Jan 13, 2006 - The World Cup continues with races in Val di Fiemme this weekend and the Canadian team will race the relays. 
Cook/Simons and Camenisch/Naryshkina Win Madison SuperTour Team SprintsJan 14, 2006 - By Ian Case. Under the city lights on capitol square in downtown Madison Wisconsin, the SuperTour team sprint competitors put on quite a display of fast skiing for the hundreds and hundreds of spectators that lined parts of the course 4 deep. Capitol Square Sprints Day One: Wisconsin-Native Cook Captures Gold in the Main Event Jan 14, 2006 - Event press release with full results and a few quotes from the winners. 
Winter Festival on Capitol SquareJan 14, 2006 - By Ian Case. The mid-day events prior to this evening's main SuperTour sprint relays on Capitol Square in Madison drew a fair number of participants and casual spectators. Here are some photos from the open ski, rail jam, and expo. 
Capitol Square Sprints: SuperTour Sprint Relay PreviewJan 14, 2006 - The manmade course is all set up around Capitol Square in Madison, WI. Here is a look at a few of the top teams that will be competing for cash in this evening's SuperTour sprint relay. Angerer, Neumannova Win Mass Start In Val di Fiemme Jan 14, 2006 - Tobias Angerer was the fastest racer of the 30 km freestyle Mass Start race in Val di Fiemme. The German skier finished in a tight race 0,3 seconds ahead of 22-years-old Evgenji Dementiev from Russia. Sara Renner Cracks Top-15, Sights Set on Better Results Jan 14, 2006 - A year ago Canada’s Sara Renner would have been happy with a 12th-place result in a women’s 15-kilometre mass start race. Today, it is simply not good enough. Russians Top Nove Mesto Sprint Qualification Jan 14, 2006 - Results from the qualification round in today's freestle World Cup sprint in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic. Finnish Women, Italian Men Win Relays At Val Di Fiemme Jan 15, 2006 - The Italian men came out on top in a furious sprint finish with the Germans, Norweigans, and Czechs. Canadian women teamed up with Sweden on a mixed team to finish fourth. 
Cook, Camenisch Take Madison Classic Sprint VictoriesJan 15, 2006 - By Ian Case. Wisconsin homeboy Chris Cook and Swiss skier Karin Camenisch each took first place in today's SuperTour classic sprints on Madison's capitol square, winning by small but clear margins in warm, mushy conditions. Fairbanks Town Race Series Jan 16, 2006 - The day was a little on the chilly side, however, that did not stop nearly 100 hardy souls from braving the bracing -10F temperatures to compete in the GCI Communications Open Canadian Women Post Unofficial Fourth-Place Result in Team Relay Jan 16, 2006 - Canada’s women’s cross-country skiers, who took the nation by storm on their home snow last month, teamed up to post an unofficial fourth-place result in a 4x5 kilometre World Cup team relay on Sunday in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Advertise with FasterSkier.com Jan 16, 2006 - In winter 2006, FasterSkier.com 
Comments From Madison SuperTour Sprint WinnersJan 17, 2006 - A few words from the winners of the SuperTour classic sprints at Wisconsin's Capitol Square. Paluselli And Cattaneo Won Jizerska Padeska Jan 17, 2006 - 4118 Racers from 33 nations raced Sundays Jizerska Padeska classic marathon in the Czech Republic on Sunday. Italian skier Christina Paluselli won the women’s race and Marco Cattaneo also of Italy won the men’s race. 
Madison Classic Sprint, Part IIJan 17, 2006 - Full results and more photos from Sunday's SuperTour individual classic sprint race in downtown Madison, WI. US Ski Team Announces 2006 Olympic Team Jan 17, 2006 - Ten men and seven women were named to the US Olympic team today. 
Win A Pair Of The New Atomic World Cup SkatesJan 18, 2006 - German Tobias Angerer has the lead in the World Cup standings. If you can guess how many World Cup points he'll have at the end of the season, you'll win a pair of Atomic's brand new World Cup Skate skis! 
U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team AnnouncedJan 18, 2006 - "This is a strong team, even stronger than we had four years ago," Bodensteiner said. "Those who were rookies in Salt Lake have developed into real performers now, and our first-timers in 2006 are poised for some very noteworthy results themselves..." SOLDA Wax Tips For Pepsi Challenge And Great Nordeen Posted Online Jan 19, 2006 - Here is a World Cup and Marathon World Cup update from TorbjornSport and SOLDA Speed Makers as well as a link to SOLDA wax suggestions for the Pepsi Challenge and the Great Nordeen race this weekend. Robert Redford A No-Show At The Sundance Challenge Jan 19, 2006 - Robert Redford’s Sundance Nordic Center in The Timpanogos Mountain outside Heber City, Utah hosted the third race in the Wasatch Citizen series last Saturday. Newell Wins Prestigious Night Sprint In Germany Jan 20, 2006 - Manuela Henkel and Andy Newell won the prestigious night-sprints in Fischen, Germany. Hjelmeset Won Norwegian 15-K Classic Championship Jan 20, 2006 - Odd-Bjorn Hjelmeset won the Norwegian 15-k classic championship on Thursday. He most likely secured an Olympic team spot as well. Canadian And US Skiers In World Cup Action This Weekend Jan 20, 2006 - By Torbjorn Karlsen. The World Cup returns to Oberstdorf, the site of last years World Championship this weekend. Canadian and US skiers will race in both the pursuit and classic sprint. Bjorgen Relieved To Win Big Jan 20, 2006 - Marit Bjorgen crushed her competitors in the first race of the Norwegian Championship on Thursday, the 10-kilometer classic. She can now finally brush the media concerns aside after winning by 40 seconds. 
Mt Itasca SuperTour: Justin Freeman Climbs to the TopJan 21, 2006 - Recently-named US Olympic team member Justin Freeman may have silenced some nay-sayers today in winning the tough 10km freestyle SuperTour race at Mt Itasca, MN. Freeman overcame killer steep climbs, biting cold, and a fast, deep men's field. 
Tough Field, Tough Course at Mt. Itasca SuperTourJan 21, 2006 - University of Fairbanks racer Johanna Turunen hammered the steep climbs and fast flats at Mt Itasca faster than anyone else in the women's SuperTour 10km Freestyle race earlier today. Great participation made for a strong and deep competitive field. Angerer unbeatable in Oberstdorf Jan 21, 2006 - Tobias Angerer (Germany) won the Pursuit Race of the Cross-Country World Cup in Oberstdorf. The winning athlete from Germany finished the course just 0,4 seconds in a sprint ahead of the 28-years-old Anders Soedergren from Sweden. 
Beckie Scott Wins Pursuit In OberstdorfJan 21, 2006 - Beckie Scott earned her first World Cup win on European soil today, winning the Women Pursuit 7,5 km C + 7,5 in Oberstdorf, Germany. Bjorgen And Naess Norwegian Sprint Champions Jan 21, 2006 - Marit Bjorgen and Borre Naess captured the sprint titles at the Norwegian championship on Friday. Oberstdorf - one year after the FIS Nordic World Championships Jan 21, 2006 - One year after the highly successful FIS Nordic World Ski Championships – with more than 370 000 spectators - the southernmost village of Germany will again host a FIS World Cup Cross-Country on January 21st-22nd. US Ski Team Announces World Junior Team Jan 21, 2006 - Thirteen cross country skiers, led by Liz Stephen and Morgan Arritola who each collected two medals at the U.S. Cross Country Championships, have been named to represent the U.S. Ski Team at the Junior World Championships later this month. 
Naryshkina Destroys the Competition at Mt Itasca SuperTourJan 22, 2006 - Despite there being a strong women's field at today's Mt Itasca SuperTour 10k classic, Rossignol skier Natasha Naryshkina obliterated the challenging course leaving a 24 second gap to second-place finisher Shayla Swanson. 
Close Win For Chamberlain At Mt ItascaJan 22, 2006 - Mount Itasca, Minnesota - Atomic skier David Chamberlain won today's SuperTour 10k classic event after placing 3rd in yesterday's 10k skate. Yesterday's winner, Justin Freeman, was 24 seconds out in 5th. 
3 Canadian Women In Top TenJan 22, 2006 - Beckie Scott finished 5th, Chandra Crawford 8th and Sara Renner 9th in the Oberstdorf World Cup classic sprint today. Crawford: "I had a really calm vibe today from watching and being around Beckie and Sara... 
Newell Fourth In Oberstdorf SprintJan 22, 2006 - The US Sprinters continued their recent European success today in the World Cup classic sprint race in Oberstdorf, Germany. Andy Newell finished 4th, Torin Koos 11th. 
U.S. Under-23 Cross Country World Championships Team AnnouncedJan 23, 2006 - Bodensteiner: "Many of these young athletes have raced at the Junior World Championships and the U-23 championships are another step forward for them. International experience is so important in their development." 
More Photos From Mt ItascaJan 23, 2006 - Some more shots from the women's SuperTour 10k classic race on Sunday in Coleraine, Minnesota. Natasha Naryshkina won by 24 seconds ahead of Shayla Swanson (of Canadian team x-c.com) and Johanna Turunen (University of Alaska, Fairbanks.) Recent Changes To Olympic Events Jan 23, 2006 - [ARTICLE FIXED] What's changed in the four years since the Olympic races at Soldier Hollow? Quite a bit! Steira And Junior Skier Northug Won Norwegian Pursuit Championship Jan 24, 2006 - Kristin Stormer Steira and Junior skier Petter Northug (19) both won their first Norwegian Championship titles in Saturday’s pursuit races at Kongsberg. 
Olympic Team Selection Controversy In NorwayJan 24, 2006 - Petter Northug (19) was not selected for the Norwegian Olympic team despite winning the pursuit at the Norwegian nationals last week. It appears that controvery can always appear, no matter how an Olympic team is chosen. Historical Family Victory For Hilde G. Pedersen Jan 24, 2006 - - I didn’t dare to hope for victory, says Hilde G. Pedersen after winning the prestigious Norwegian 3 x 5-k relay championship with her two twin daughters Ida and Eli. CXC FIS SuperTour Classic Sprinters Attack the Slopes at Telemark Resort Jan 25, 2006 - By Corey Coogan. This Wednesday some of the nation’s strongest sprinters will converge in Cable Wisconsin for the CXC Telemark SuperTour Classic Sprints. Here's a run-down of some of the top entrants in the men's and women's races. Sovereign Lakes December World Cup: 685 Volunteers Worked Nearly 50,000 Hours Jan 25, 2006 - The value of the volunteer labor for the World Cup was originally pegged at $350,000 for budget purposes but these reported time logs suggest the value was close to $1 million, if volunteer labor can be valued at $20 per hour. Babikov Makes Russian Olympic Team Jan 25, 2006 - Ivan Babikov, whose only international racing exposure was the World Cup races in Canada, was added to the Olympic team at the last minute. SOLDA Wax Tips For Noquemanon And Craftsbury Marathon Posted Online Jan 26, 2006 - New: See what the clear winner of last weekend’s Pepsi challenge had waxed her skis with + link to SOLDA Wax suggestions for the Noquemanon and Craftsbury marathons. Marit Bjorgen Has Bronchitis Jan 26, 2006 - Marit Bjorgen has been diagnosed with bronchitis and has started a seven day antibiotic cure. 
Telemark SuperTour: Naryshkina Pounds Out Another Sprint WinJan 26, 2006 - Natasha Naryshkina continued to dominate the Mid-west SuperTour circuit with a win in today's classic sprint race at the famous Telemark resort in Cable, Wisconsin. Only 11 women raced. 
Telemark SuperTour Sprint: A Man Named Chris Cooks the CompetitionJan 26, 2006 - Recently-named 2006 US Olympic Team member Chris Cook won today's SuperTour classic sprint held at the Telemark Resort near Cable, Wisconsin. The 25-strong men's field was extremely high-caliber, despite it's size. Fischer Switches To NNN System Jan 26, 2006 - Rottefella, the Norwegian ski bindings manufacturer, has secured a new contract with Fischer, the world’s largest ski manufacturer. 
A Good Day For The Atomic BoysJan 27, 2006 - David Chamberlain and Chris Cook took the top two places in Wednesday's SuperTour classic sprint in Cable, WI with some eye-popping power, tempo, and speed. Here's what they had to say when it was over. Photos From The Sprint In Oberstdorf Jan 27, 2006 - Here is a link to a few good photos from the recent World Cup sprint in Oberstdorf, Germany 3 x 30K First Places For Roberto De Zolt Jan 27, 2006 - Roberto De Zolt of Italy, sponsored by SOLDA Glide wax, won three 30-kilometer races in three days last week. See who he beat, the race conditions and what he waxed with. Erin Hood -- Still Building Jan 27, 2006 - Erin Hood, the second-place finisher in Wednesday's SuperTour classic sprint in Cable, WI says she hasn't peaked yet this year and hopes to keep building through the rest of the season. Here are a few of her comments after the sprint. 
Telemark Sprint PhotosJan 27, 2006 - Lots of photos from Wednesday's SuperTour classic sprint race held at the Telemark Resort in Cable, Wisconsin. Conditions could hardly have been better for the event, which was won by Chris Cook and Natasha Naryshkina. Marcialonga 70-Kilometer Classic Is This Weekend Jan 28, 2006 - One of Central Europe’s most popular marathons, the Marcialonga is this Sunday. 4700 racers, live television feed to a number of countries and 10,000 spectators makes this a great race. 
Finally A SuperTour Win For Shayla SwansonJan 28, 2006 - Shayla Swanson has racked up several top-3 finishes in Midwest SuperTour races recently. Today however she finally did just enough to win the SuperTour 5k classic at Telemark, edging the strong Russian Natasha Naryshkina by 1.5 seconds. OPA Cup Coach Needed Jan 28, 2006 - Seeking: Very hard working coach to help drive, organize, and wax on what is essentially the European “B” Cup. 
David Chamberlain Unbeatable In Telemark 10kJan 28, 2006 - Atomic racer David Chamberlain, one of the best US skiers not to be chosen for the 2006 Olympic team, won big in today's 10k classic SuperTour race at the Telemark resort in Cable, WI. Chris Cook was the only one to finish within 58 seconds of him. NENSA Receives $500,000 Anonymous Donation Jan 28, 2006 - NENSA Executive Director Max Cobb had to sit down after opening the envelope. But, yes, the check has cleared and NENSA has the long-term security of a half million dollar endowment. 
Eli Enman, Lindley VanderLinde Win Craftsbury MarathonJan 29, 2006 - By Dorcas Wonsavage. It's all about kick when you have to do a classic ski race for 46 kilometers over Vermont hills and dales. Eli Enman and Marc Gilbertson didn’t leave anything to chance at the TD Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon. Both chose the wax-less skis. 
December 2005: Optimal Performance and Fluid LossJan 29, 2006 - The December issue contains two articles: "Factors of importance for optimal performance" and "Fluid Loss in Cross Country Skiing". Slovenia hosts its first FIS Nordic World Championships Jan 29, 2006 - From January 30th-February 5th, 2006, the best young athletes in Ski Jumping, Cross-Country and Nordic Combined will gather in Slovenia at the FIS Junior World Championships. 
Kate Whitcomb Rebounds To Win Telemark 10k Mass-StartJan 29, 2006 - Team FSx racer Kate Whitcomb rebounded from slightly sub-par performances earlier in the week, and also overcame a broken pole basket on her way to winning Sunday's 10k mass-start SuperTour race at the Telemark Lodge in Cable, Wisconsin. 
Chamberlain Holds Off Sprint Charge In Telemark SuperTour 15kJan 29, 2006 - Despite strong efforts from sprint specialist Zack Simons and V02 monster Chad Giese, David Chamberlain held on to first place right to the end of Sunday's SuperTour 15km mass-start freestyle race at Wisconsin's Telemark Lodge. 
NPR Interview With Carl Swenson: No Respect for Cross-CountryJan 30, 2006 - An excellent 5 minute audio interview with the USST's Carl Swenson from the NPR program 'Weekend America.' Interview With Magne Myrmo Jan 30, 2006 - By Torin Koos. Of 1970s ski legends, Myrmo’s name holds up well to his Norwegian teammate Oddvar Braa, the big Finn Juha Mieto and America’s own Bill Koch. His world title in 1974 is the last major medal taken on wood skis. Ever. Magne and I met up in Otepaa, Estonia. No Olympics For Varis And Isometsa Jan 30, 2006 - Kaisa Varis and Jari Isometsa were not selected for the Finnish Olympic team. Morgan Smyth 7th In World Junior Sprint Jan 31, 2006 - Morgan Smyth of Northern Michigan University had the top North American finish in the opening race of the World Junior Championships today, the sprint event. Smyth placed 7th. All three of the other American women also advanced into the elimination heat Swedes With New Trump Card Jan 31, 2006 - Swedish skiers will test up their new speedskating style ski suits in this weekend’s World Cup races in Davos. See link with photo World Junior and U-23 Champs Starts Today Jan 31, 2006 - Both Canada and US are sending teams that might be the strongest we have seen for these types of championships in recent years. Speedskating Suits For Norwegian Skiers? Jan 31, 2006 - Norwegian sprinters are getting new super equipment ahead of the Olympics. Researchers at the University of Trondheim have worked with the Norwegian Olympic committee to develop ski suits and other equipment in order increase Norwegian skier’s medal chan Aukland And Paluselli Won Marcialonga Jan 31, 2006 - Jorgen Aukland of Norway won the 70-kilometer Marcialonga 70-kilometer classic marathon World Cup race on Sunday. Italy’s own marathon specialist Christina Paluselli won the women’s race 3 seconds ahead of Ine Wigernaes of Norway. 
Subaru Noquemanon Ski Marathon Wrap UpJan 31, 2006 - By Carol Fulsher. Chad Giese won the men’s 51-kilometer Noquemanon classic marathon on Saturday. Eric Meyer was second and Andre Watt third. 
Kate Whitcomb - Everybody Has Their DayJan 31, 2006 - Team FSx racer Kate Whitcomb won her first SuperTour title in Sunday's 10k mass-start freestyle at the Telemark Lodge in Wisconsin, even overcoming a broken pole tip on the second lap. Here are some of her comments after the finish. Dasha Gaiazova 5th In U23 Sprint Jan 31, 2006 - Dasha Gaiazova of Canada had the best North American finish of the day in the U23 Championship Sprint race today, placing 5th. |
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