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FasterSkier’s Biathlon Performances of 2015: Nathan Smith and Rosanna Crawford

FasterSkierMay 20, 2015

Nathan Smith, 1st place, Khanty-Mansiysk World Cup pursuit Canadian biathlete Nathan Smith saved his best performance for last, earning the first win of his career in the penultimate race of the World Cup season. After placing fifth in the sprint in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Smith executed a flawless race in the 12.5-kilomter pursuit to pick up a 24-second victory. Not only was it the first win for him, but the first for both Canada and North...

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FasterSkier’s Nordic Combined Performance of 2015: Taylor Fletcher

FasterSkierMay 20, 2015

The youngest of the two Fletcher brothers is doubling up with his second FS Award of 2015, this time in the performance category for his World Cup podium in Sapporo, Japan.

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FasterSkier’s Continental Skiers of the 2015: Brennan and Blackhorse-von Jess

FasterSkierMay 18, 2015

Rosie Brennan racked up six victories in eight races in the U.S. before finishing her season in Europe, and Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess also won both national sprints and subsequently qualified for World Championships, making them our Continental Skiers of the Year.

General Lifestyle Travel

Learning While Teaching Skiing with NANANordic in Northwest Alaska

Seth AdamsMay 15, 2015

In April, FasterSkier contributor Seth Adams joined the volunteer ranks of NANANordic and headed north to Noorvik -- a remote city in the Alaska's Northwest Arctic. The following is his editorial recapping the experience.

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FasterSkier’s Coach of 2015: Louis Bouchard

FasterSkierMay 14, 2015

Alex Harvey's personal coach and the head coach of the Pierre-Harvey Training Centre for more than a decade, Louis Bouchard has been recognized as one of Canada's top coaches for some time. This year, FasterSkier picked Bouchard -- the man behind two individual World Championships medals -- as its 2015 Coach of the Year.

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FasterSkier’s Breakthrough Skiers of 2015: Rosie Brennan and Graeme Killick

FasterSkierMay 13, 2015

After impressive seasons and groundbreaking results at World Championships from Rosie Brennan and Graeme Killick, the American and Canadian have earned the title of FasterSkier's Breakthrough Skiers of 2015.

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Skofterud Brings Eating Disorders into the Spotlight; 1 in 9 Athletes Affected

Chelsea LittleMay 13, 2015

Vibeke Skofterud, an Olympic gold medalist and Vasaloppet champ, is opening up about eating disorders which have plagued her career. Thirteen percent of athletes will have disordered eating at some point in their career, but Skofterud asks them to think bigger: "Do not forget why you're doing what you're doing... What is it that really makes you happy?”

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Wednesday Workout: Throwback Cycling with Tad Elliott

FasterSkierMay 13, 2015

There are workouts where you finish battered and beaten, muscles packed with lactate. And then, there are days when you just go out and ride your bike. Unlike some of the more painful sessions one might do on foot or in the gym, former U.S. Ski Team member Tad Elliott calls this road ride a “free workout” — its psychological toll is minimal.

General News Para Nordic

FasterSkier’s Para-Nordic Skiers of 2015: Andy Soule and Oksana Masters

FasterSkierMay 12, 2015

Two Americans made history this past season, topping the overall IPC World Cup sit-ski podiums and bringing home a hefty load of medals over the course of the winter, making them our picks for Para-Nordic Skiers of the Year.

General News Racing US Ski Team

U.S. Ski Team Nominates 16; New Additions to B, D Teams

Lander KarathMay 8, 2015

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced its cross-country team nominations for the 2015/2016 season on Thursday, naming 16 athletes to the team, four more than the previous year.

Biathlon General News Racing

FasterSkier’s Biathletes of 2015: Nathan Smith and Rosanna Crawford

FasterSkierMay 7, 2015

Nathan Smith made history for Canadian biathlon this year, becoming the first man to ever win a World Championships medal; he later won his first World Cup. Teammate Rosanna Crawford came oh-so-close to her own first podium.

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FasterSkier’s Nordic Combined Skier of 2015: Taylor Fletcher

FasterSkierMay 6, 2015

Taylor Fletcher stood on the World Cup podium for the first time since 2013, when he placed third in a 10 k large hill competition in Sapporo, Japan. "My last podium was not a fluke," Fletcher said. After World Championships, he made it clear that he still wants more: "I'm probably the most competitive guy out there."

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Wednesday Workout: Globetrotting and Roller-Board Training with Brendan Green

Alex KochonMay 6, 2015

Brendan Green and Rosanna Crawford have been on the move since returning home from Europe in late March. In search of more snow to ski on, they headed west to Sovereign Lake in early April, then south for some R&R in Mexico, and finally north to speak to school children in the Northwest Territories.

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Johnson and Durtschi Reap National Team Nominations, Seek Higher Biathlon Goals

Chelsea LittleMay 4, 2015

After just one year in the sport, Patrick Johnson and Max Durtschi saw enough success that they were named to the biathlon's national "X" team to help their further development. "A goal for next year is definitely to have some success on the IBU Cup," said Johnson, who won two national titles.

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Last of Canada’s World Cup Female Veterans, Jones Plans Her Next Move

Alex KochonMay 1, 2015

After feeling like health issues stunted her career two seasons ago, two-time Olympian Perianne Jones decided to give it one more year and go out on a high note. She did so, staying healthy and logging some career-best distance results in her final season with the Canadian national team.

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Norway’s Steira Retires After 12 years on World Cup Circuit

Inge ScheveApril 29, 2015

Last week, Norwegian national-team staple Kristin Størmer Steira announced her retirement following a dozen years on the World Cup. "I’ve experienced so much as a cross-country skier and I love ski racing, but the time has come to find a new track," she said in a press release. "And that won’t be a ski track."

Biathlon Continental Cup General News

Maine Biathletes Reel from Dual Cuts from MWSC Downsizing, U.S. National Team Roster

Chelsea LittleApril 24, 2015

Russell Currier, Kelsey Dickinson, and Brian Halligan admit that they didn't have great results this season - so they understand why they weren't re-named to U.S. Biathlon Association training groups. But along with Casey Smith, who was also cut from the 'B' team, they have few options to improve their results and get back now that Maine Winter Sports Center is defunding travel and competition for senior athletes.

Continental Cup General News

End of an Era: Sweetser Leaves MWSC After 15 Years; Club Focus Shifts from ODT to Juniors

Alex KochonApril 24, 2015

Earlier this month came the news that Will Sweetser was parting ways with the Maine Winter Sports Center and leaving his post as competitive sports director. Meanwhile, the MWSC is restructuring its Olympic Development Team, which means less money for top-tier athletes and more toward the junior and postgrad programs.

General Juniors Lifestyle Racing

In Their Eyes: A Norwegian Junior Team’s International Exchange with Sugar Bowl

FasterSkierApril 23, 2015

What's it like hosting a crew of Californians in Oslo, Norway? A junior coach with Heming IL and the Norwegian College of Elite Sports explains. He also brought a select group to the West Coast for U.S. Junior Nationals in Truckee, Calif.

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An Unlikely King: Ski Classics Champ Eliassen on the Secret to His Successful Rookie Season

Inge ScheveApril 21, 2015

FasterSkier tracked down Petter Eliassen, the 2014/2015 Swix Ski Classics overall winner in his rookie season, for an exclusive interview this month. The 29-year-old Norwegian happily shared everything from training and recovery tips, to advice on double poling.

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