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Brennan Adds to World Cup Experience, 54th in 10 k

Topher SabotDecember 7, 2013

American Rosie Brennan earned World Cup start rights by capturing the 2013 SuperTour title. She made her European World Cup debut last season, racing the entire final period, before starting this fall at the top level. This season she placed 70th in the Kuusamo, Finland mini-tour and finished 54th today, in the 10 k classic in Lillehamar, Norway. US Ski Team Women’s Coach Matt Whitcomb termed Brennan’s performance “a strong result.” For her part, Brennan...

Racing US Ski Team

U.S. World Cup Preview: Hitting the Big Time

Topher SabotDecember 6, 2013

A new World Cup season dawns for the United States, and the future looks bright with expectations understandably high. In an Olympic year, the U.S. features one of the best collections of cross-country talent the nation has seen.

Racing World Cup

Randall Leads US Women in Welcome Skate Race

Topher SabotDecember 1, 2013

The United States women capped a highly successful start to the 2014 World Campaign, leaving Finland after three days of racing as the fourth ranked squad in the world. Kikkan Randall led the way, placing 5th in the Ruka Triple mini-tour.

Racing World Cup

Bjoergen Wins Fourth Straight Kuusamo Mini-Tour

Topher SabotDecember 1, 2013

Marit Bjoergen (NOR) overcame a 25 second deficit to rival Justyna Kowalczyk (POL), before holding off Charlotte Kalla (SWE) and Therese Johaug (NOR) on the final day of the Ruka Triple.

Racing World Cup

Sundby Holds Off Russian Assault for Ruka Triple Victory

Topher SabotDecember 1, 2013

Martin Johnsrud Sundby held off Russians Maxim Vylegzhanin and Alexander Legkov in the homestretch to claim victory in the Ruka Triple mini-tour.

Racing World Cup

Randall Earns First World Cup Classic Sprint Podium in Kuusamo, Second Only to Kowalczyk

Topher SabotNovember 29, 20134

Kikkan Randall (USA) earned the first classic sprint podium of the year, placing second to Justyna Kowalczyk in the World Cup opener in Kuusamo, Finland.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Bjornsen Rips Qualifier, Sargent Just Misses Semi Spot

Topher SabotNovember 29, 2013

While teammate Kikkan Randall (USA) stole the headlines with her first classic sprint podium, both Sadie Bjornsen and Ida Sargent had excellent days of their own.

Racing World Cup

Brandsdal Draws First Cup Blood in Ruka Triple Opener

Topher SabotNovember 29, 2013

Eirik Brandsdal (NOR) won the first World Cup race of the 2014 season, besting Anton Gafarov (RUS) and Teodor Peterson (SWE) in a classic sprint the kicked off the Ruka Triple mini-tour.

Continental Cup Racing

The 12: Far West Elite Team

Topher SabotSeptember 12, 2013

Last, but certainly not least. We wrap up our preview of the 12 U.S. elite racing squads, profiling the Far West Elite Team.

Canadian National Ski Team Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Randall Continues Skier of the Year Run, Newell Tops for Men

Topher SabotApril 30, 2013

Kikkan Randall was an easy choice for her fifth Skier of the Year Award, while Andy Newell took his second title.

News

Bjornsen and Sargent Share Women’s Breakthrough Skier of the Year, E. Bjornsen Earns Men’s Title

Topher SabotApril 26, 2013

Sadie Bjornsen and Ida Sargent capped excellent seasons by sharing the FasterSkier Breakthrough Skier of the Year Award, while Erik Bjornsen took the men's title.

Continental Cup Racing

Bjornsen Leads Large U.S. Contingent at OPA Cup Finals

Topher SabotMarch 15, 20131

Sadie Bjornsen (USA), fresh off career-best World Cup results in both distance and sprint last weekend continued her hot streak, placing third in the OPA Cup Finals prologue.

Racing World Cup

Jönsson Back on Top in Lahti, Clinches Sprint Cup

Topher SabotMarch 9, 2013

Emil Jönsson (SWE) bounced back from World Championship disappointment to win the Lahti freestyle sprint, and wrap up his third overall Sprint Cup victory.

Racing World Cup

A Fairy Tale Championship?

Topher SabotFebruary 20, 2013

What would a Fairy Tale ending mean at these World Championships for the top teams? Just in case you were wondering...

Biathlon Canadian National Ski Team Racing World Cup

Biathlete Kocher Gets World Cup XC Experience

Topher SabotFebruary 18, 2013

Canadian biathlete Zina Kocher raced the 10km freestyle cross-country World Cup in Davos on Sunday, fresh off biathlon World Championships.

Canadian National Ski Team Racing World Cup

Harvey, Babikov Struggle in Davos as Others Rest

Topher SabotFebruary 18, 2013

Ivan Babikov dropped out and Alex Harvey finished 56th on an inauspicious day for the Canadian men. But head Coach Justin Wadsworth is not worried.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

U.S. Men Off-Form in Davos 15k, but Positive for World Champs

Topher SabotFebruary 18, 20131

Noah Hoffman led the U.S. men in 33rd place in the Davos 15k, the best of a series of sub-par performances. But there is no panic with World Champs just days away.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Diggins Leads Three in the Top-20 In Davos for U.S. Women

Topher SabotFebruary 18, 2013

Jessie Diggins finished 14th, leading a trio of U.S. women in the top-20 in the final World Cup race before World Championships.

Racing World Cup

Olsson Wins Final World Champs Tune-Up Over Cologna

Topher SabotFebruary 17, 2013

Johan Olsson (SWE) is showing top form at just the right time, winning the last World Cup race before World Championships. Dario Cologna (SUI) was second and Alexander Legkov (RUS) third.

Biathlon Racing

Canada Sets Championship Relay Mark, U.S. Left Looking for More

Topher SabotFebruary 16, 2013

The Canadian men's relay team placed 8th in the 4x7.5k relay, the best mark ever at a championship event. The U.S placed 12th.

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