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Russia Sweeps World Junior Podium
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Russia Sweeps World Junior Podium

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Praz de Lys, France – The Russian men swept the podium, taking the top 4 spots in the 10km freestyle individual start at the World Junior Championships. Petr Sedov won his second straight gold, skiing to a convincing 32.6 second victory over teammate Andrey Kalsin. Pavel Vikulin was another 3.1 seconds back in third. Raul Shakirzianov was fourth, 10 seconds back of Vikulin. Sedov, started fast, and was clearly the strongest skier throughout. Vikulin started...

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Masters World Cup Relay
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Masters World Cup Relay

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

After yesterday’s events, we will remember the cheers from the crowds who came to support their teams. The stadium looked like a beehive and created a great atmosphere. Despite Tuesday’s dull weather, snow conditions yesterday were surprisingly good. Relay racers claimed the supreme title of Masters Nordic Team World Champions. The show was impressive and the crowds enthusiastic throughout the day. In the F1 female category, the Russian team won Gold with the Italian team...

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Rodgers and Strandberg Win SuperTour Sprint
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Rodgers and Strandberg Win SuperTour Sprint

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Rumford, Maine – Colin Rodgers (Fischer/Craft) and Kristina Strandberg (Saab Salomon Factory Team) won the SuperTour Classic sprint at Black Mountain. Rodgers posted the fastest qualifying time before winning each of his heats on the way to the overall victory. David Chamberlain (Fischer/Craft, MWSC) took second, and Doug Debold (Middlebury) skied up to third after qualifying in 11th. Brayton Osgood capped an excellent day for Team Fischer/Craft skiers. Osgood was just off the podium in...

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Is 50K Too Short?

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Ultra Marathon Opportunities on the Western US Calendar The 2009 calendar offers a variety of ultra-marathons for skiers in the Rocky Mountains this spring. These events are a great way to conclude a season, have some fun and try something that might not mesh with our schedules during the peak racing season. In short, you get to ski farther than you ever have and then kick back with some beer. In the rolling hills north...

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Craftsbury Marathon 2009 – Video

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Video of the 2009 Craftsbury Marathon, including winner Kris Freeman (USST), third place finisher Eli Enman (Rossignol) and fourth place finisher Brayton Osgood (Fischer/Craft). The video was shot within 1km of the finish. The shots of Osgood are not for the faint of heart – Brayton battled valiantly to stay with the Freemans’ early, was unable to hold on, and died hard in the last 10km. Anyone who has bonked in a ski marathon can...

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Calling All Nordic Skiers to the Rendezvous Ski Race
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Calling All Nordic Skiers to the Rendezvous Ski Race

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Calling all Nordic skiers nationwide! Join us on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 for the 30th Annual Rendezvous Ski Race. The boom of the cannon will send hundreds of skiers off to the races in West Yellowstone, Montana. Challenge yourself on our famed Rendezvous Ski Trails with the 50k, 25k, 10k, 5k, or 2k events. In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race, we have invited all previous 50k winners to return. If...

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The Masters World Cup is underway in Autrans, France
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The Masters World Cup is underway in Autrans, France

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

Classical Style Races: 30km, 15km and 10km A large crowd of people gathered to attend a very solemn prize giving ceremony on the village square, ending the first day of competitions. The youngest medalist was just 30 years old, the oldest was 89 and came from Finland. He raced the 15 km event in only 48’39’’! The sun from the first day turned into snow on the Vercors for the women’s classical events. The second...

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an unfortunate day off

FasterSkierFebruary 5, 2009

I was anticipating a positive report from Germany this week during my pre-World Champs training camp, but instead am using this as a diversion during an unfortunate day off.br /pMy team has been passing around a stomach bug for the last week, and until...

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Weekend Regional Recap
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Weekend Regional Recap

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2009

Intermountain Junior Nationals Super Qualifier at Soldier Hollow 1/30-31/2009 By Kathryn Tucker, parent of SVSEF skier Torin Tucker (J2) Soldier Hollow hosted the Junior Nationals Super Qualifier January 30-31, 2009, drawing competitors from Vermont to California and most everywhere in between, yielding a starting field of 579. This venue can easily accommodate such a large race field, having hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics Nordic competitions, and offers some nice amenities including a world class stadium...

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Fischer/Fasterskier Photo Contest II – LAST DAY TO ENTER

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2009

Capture a moment of glory, despair, or just sweet action. Send your best “Racing” photo to FasterSkier and you could win one of several ski-related accessories from Fischer…not to mention everlasting fame! Thanks to Fischer (www.fischerskis.com) for sponsoring this contest! Theme: “Racing” Interpret it as you like. As long as it has something to do with competition, it counts! Seeing that it is winter, better make it a ski racing photo. Please include the name...

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Junior Worlds End with Flowers for the American Women, Canadian Men Take Silver

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2009

Canmore, Alberta, Canada – The American 3 x 6 km Relay in the Youth Women class had moments of triumph and of struggle. Addie Byrne (Bovey, MN) led off for the team, shooting clean with no extra round in prone and only needing two extra rounds in standing she tagged off to Grace Boutot (Fort Kent, ME) in fourth place just two seconds off the third place Italian Team. Boutot skied well, posting the second...

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Sedov Wins World Junior Pursuit, Hoffman 17th
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Sedov Wins World Junior Pursuit, Hoffman 17th

Topher SabotFebruary 4, 2009

Petr Sedov (RUS) claimed victory in the men’s 20km pursuit yesterday at the World Junior Championships. The 18-year old Sedov, hailing from Moscow, won going away in a time of 52:54.1, a full 48.3 seconds ahead of his teammate Raul Shakirzianov. Third place went to Hans Christer Holund (NOR), the Junior World Champion in the 10 km classic last year. Places 2-4 were decided in a sprint, with Shkirzianov holding off Holund and Tim Tscharnke...

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Freemans Go 1-2 in Craftsbury Marathon
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Freemans Go 1-2 in Craftsbury Marathon

Topher SabotFebruary 4, 2009

“You could not ask for a better day. This is what cross country skiing is all about,” said Olympian Kris Freeman following his victory in the 50km classic event. The 2009 Marathon will be remembered for all the superlatives: great snow, solid tracks, easy waxing, nice temperature, lots of fun, and even abundant sunshine. Over 600 skiers enjoyed the best of what the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont has to offer Nordic skiers. The marathon debuted...

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Collegiate Weekend Recap
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Collegiate Weekend Recap

FasterSkierFebruary 4, 2009

CCSA – Telemark SuperTour The Central Collegiate Ski Association competed as part of the SuperTour at the Telemark resort in Cable, Wisconsin. Saturday featured a 5/10km classic race, and Sunday a 10km freestyle. Reports by Matias Saari. Saturday – 5/10km Classic Phil Violett and Laura DeWitt of Northern Michigan University were the top collegiate performers on Saturday at the Telemark SuperTour classic technique race in Cable, Wis. Violett, who like DeWitt was the 2008 Central...

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My Muses, My Mission, Sing In Russia

February 4, 2009

The Russia I see is a rugged place. Resting to the north and east of Paris, Madrid, Milano, backed up against Mongolia and sharing the Caspian Sea with Iran, perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise. br /br /a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImag...

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