Newell 8th In World Cup Opener

FasterSkierOctober 28, 2006

DUSSELDORF, Germany (Oct. 28) – Olympian Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) collided with another racer in his semifinal heat of the season-opening sprint Saturday but rebounded to finish eighth. Newell was fourth-fastest in qualifying.


Norway: The Sprint Throne is Ours

Last Year:The King Of Düsseldorf Won Again!

There was no shake-up on the women's side, as Norwegian World Cup Champion Marit Bjorgen wasted no time proving that she is still the woman to beat. She won the prologue as well as the A-Final to earn 100 points towards her goal of a 6th straight World Cup season title in Sprinting. Natalia Matveeva of Russia earned her first World Cup podium by taking second, and Norwegian Ella Gjoemle was third.

Last Year: Marit Bjorgen On Top In Germany

For complete results:

Women:
http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/610.html?sector=CC&raceid=11802

Men:
http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/610.html?sector=CC&raceid=11801

Tomorrow is the sprint relay event.

Sources: USSA, Eurosport, FIS

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