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Cross-Country Skiing – Health Benefits and Reasons to Try
Cross-country skiing is a family oriented, healthy activity for people of all ages. photo: Fischer Skiing is one of the greatest thrilling sports in the world that is played on the ice. Cross-country...
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News from the Recent FIS Meetings
Racing during the 2021 men’s team sprint in Ulricehamn, Sweden. (Photo: NordicFocus) Last week, the International Ski Federation (FIS) held spring meetings to discuss the 2021-2022 cross-country race...
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IBU Bans Some Fluorinated Products for the 2021-2022 Season
Sweden’s Sebastian Samuelsson training in Nove Mesto (CZE). (Photo: NordicFocus) With time to spare before the 2021-2022 race season, the International Biathlon Union clarified on Monday their fluoro...
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The News From FIS: Minneapolis on the Draft Schedule for 2023-2024
Winding down the 2021-2022 World Cup in Engadin, Switzerland. (Photo: NordicFocus) Yesterday the International Biathlon Union announced their modified fluoro ban for the 2021-2022 season. The brief:...
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Anderson, Heimdal Join Davis U.S. Cross Country Team Staff (Press Release)
Press Release The Davis U.S. Cross Country Team welcomes two new staff members, including Greta Anderson as Development Team Coach, and Bjørn Heimdal a member of the World Cup Service staff, for the...
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USBA Announces New Assistant Coach Dana Hatton (Press Release)
Press Release Dana Hatton, USBA National Team Assistant Coach. (Photo: U.S. Biathlon) New Gloucester, Maine: US Biathlon is pleased to announce the hiring of Dana Hatton as the new National Team...
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Global Athlete Announces New Podcast (Press Release)
Press Release 15 June 2021: Global Athlete is pleased to announce an exciting expansion in our efforts toward athlete-driven change across the world of sport- a new athlete-led podcast seeking to...
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Nordiq Canada Welcomes Return of Eric de Nys as New Next Gen Coach (Press...
Press Release CANMORE, Alta.—Experienced cross-country ski coach, Eric de Nys, will return to Nordiq Canada to help develop Canada’s aspiring Olympic athletes into podium performers as the...
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The Late June News Roundup
Susan Dunklee racing last season in Sweden. Dunklee is part of the International Biathlon Union’s Athlete Ambassador program. (Photo: NordicFocus) IBU Begins Athlete Ambassador Program The...
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Team Birkie Launches (Press Release)
NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Heidi Ledermann marketing@loppet.org TEAM BIRKIE LAUNCHES! Three of the largest cross country ski organizations in the Central Region combine forces to start a...
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National Nordic Foundation Athlete Support Grant (Press Release)
National Nordic Foundation Athlete Support Grant Athletic excellence emerges through rigors of training, unwavering commitment, and often subsequent successes, setbacks, and revisions, that athletes...
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Gian-Franco Kasper, Former FIS President Dies at 77
Over the weekend, it was reported that Gian-Franco Kasper, the former president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), died. Kasper stepped down from his role at FIS after serving the organization...
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Big Sky Seeks Program Director and Assistant Director
Big Sky Ski Education Foundation, located in Big Sky, Montana and based out of Lone Mountain Ranch, is currently accepting applications for our Nordic Program Director/Head Coach. With access to some...
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(JOB POSTING) FasterSkier Part-Time Contributing Reporter
PAID CONTRACT: November 15th – March 31st HIGHLIGHTS: Work from home in a dynamic environment to cover the sport of cross country skiing from the World Cup to recreational level. Support North...
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In-Depth Race Coverage: Slow Heats with Tight Finishes in the SoHo SuperTour...
By Rachel Bachman Perkins and Ben Theyerl Precipitation was no longer a threat for the final day of racing in Soldier Hollow on Friday, a 1.5-kilometer classic sprint offered alongside the 2022 U.S....
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(Press Release) U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nominates Cross Country Team Roster For...
PARK CITY, UTAH (January 20, 2022) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from...
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Ketterson and Ogden Take Classic Sprint Win on New Tracks at Mt Van Hoevenberg
By Rachel Bachman Perkins and Ben Theyerl After a brief break, the SuperTour picked up in Lake Placid this weekend, with a fluoro-free Period III kicking off with a 1.5-kilometer classic sprint. The...
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Top 5 Winter Sport-Themed Online Casino Games
Petter Northug (L) and Marcus Hellner (center) playing a one-on-one game of Texas Hold’em at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Humans have a natural affinity for games and playing from an early age....
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The Best British Skiers of All Time
Andrew Musgrave (GBR) finds a tuck, Musgrave finished 8th. (Photo: NordicFocus) Forget Eddie the Eagle, Great Britain has provided skiers who could actually compete at Olympic level. While it may be...
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The Biggest Challenge Turns Out to be the Obvious One: Convincing People the...
Patrick Cote (front), Silas Eastman, Tracey Cote (rear) When the Saba Ski Festival Instagram page launched, there was almost immediate reaction from a variety of ski teams, skiers, and ski clubs from...
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