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Shakirzianov Conquers Erzurum Skiathlon; Hoffman Eighth In Sprint Finish

Audrey ManganFebruary 25, 2012

ERZURUM, Turkey —No matter what the level or competition, mass starts have a tendency to separate the men from the boys. Saturday’s 30 k skiathlon at U23 World Championships was no different—and with the top 11 U23s on the FIS ranking list present at Kandlilli for the skiathlon, the competition was certainly stacked. After over an hour of alternately hammering and dogging the pace, the lead pack got serious in the final kilometers. Russia’s Raul...

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Video: Noah Hoffman After World U23 Silver

Audrey ManganFebruary 24, 2012

ERZURUM, Turkey — In the minutes between finishing and stepping on the podium for the flower ceremony, we caught up with Noah Hoffman (TeamHomeGrown/USST) to talk about his silver-medal performance in the 15 k classic at U23 World Championships. Results

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Belov Claims Sixth Russian Victory in Erzurum; Hoffman Earns U23 Silver

Audrey ManganFebruary 23, 20121

If there’s one takeaway from the Junior and U23 World Championships thus far, it’s that Russia is a well-oiled machine. Evgeniy Belov (RUS) won his country its sixth gold medal of the week on Thursday, ahead of Noah Hoffman (USA) in second and Hannes Dotzler (GER) in third. Based on Belov’s delight on the podium, the run of success isn’t getting old. “I cannot express how happy I am today when I defended the...

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Retivyk, Belov Deliver 1-2 Punch for Russia at U23s; Scott, Packer Lead North Americans In Top 30

Audrey ManganFebruary 21, 2012

ERZURUM, Turkey — With two gold medals in as many days at the World Junior/U23 Championships, Russia is clearly on top of its mens’ sprint game. Gleb Retivyk (RUS) took home a decisive win on Tuesday, skiing into the stadium in the final out of reach of his competitors, and maintained his lead all the way around the last corner and through the straightaway. His compatriot Evgeniy Belov (RUS) took second, and in a fight...

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Kolb Triumphant in U23 Sprint; Bjornsen Leads North American Women in Fourteenth

Audrey ManganFebruary 21, 2012

ERZURUM, Turkey — After scoring points on the World Cup, a victory at U23 World Championships is still a big deal. Just ask Hanna Kolb (GER)—despite having placed 17th this weekend in Szklarska Poreba, Poland sprint, she still thought of her inaugural U23 title as an significant accomplishment. “It is one of the greatest achievements for me,” she said to FIS marketing coordinator Michal Lamplot. “Even though I have won already some World Cup points…this...

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Musgrave Shocks Norway with Second-Place Finish in Voss

Audrey ManganJanuary 27, 2012

“Young Briton Beat Northug.” “Andrew Musgrave Outdistanced Norwegian Cross Country Elite.” So read the headlines in Norway on Thursday after Andrew Musgrave (GBR) snuck his way into second place in the opening event of the country’s national championships in Voss, Norway to Martin Johnsrud Sundby (NOR), who took the win by 1:07.1 in the 15 k individual freestyle. Ansnes Ron Frederick (NOR) placed third (+1:22.5), and in another noteworthy finish, 40-year-old Thomas Alsgaard (+1:23.3)...

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Race Preview: SuperTour Sprint Showdown (with Video)

Audrey ManganNovember 22, 20111

The 2011-2012 SuperTour kicks off Wednesday morning with a two-round, individual-start sprint in West Yellowstone, MT. Racers will first cover the 1.5 k point-to-point course on classic skis, then recover for a bit before heading out again on skate equipment. The fastest combined time of the day for men and women takes the win. The most noticeable feature of the course is the finish, a steep climb that will leave athletes spent at the end...

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Notes and Quotes from Muonio: Rolling with the Punches

Audrey ManganNovember 14, 2011

The only Americans to race this weekend were athletes on the Craftsbury Green Racing Project (CGRP), who competed all three days in Muonio, Finland after training there for about a week. When they booked flights for Europe, it was with the goal of getting in quality early-season training on snow and brushing off the race cobwebs with serious European competition. With the abysmal snow conditions in Scandinavia leading up to this weekend, and no reason...

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Kowalczyk Fends Off Finns for Second Victory; Craftsbury Makes Gains

Audrey ManganNovember 12, 2011

On a fast 5 k skate course, Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) notched her second victory in Muonio, Finland. The defending Tour de Ski and overall World Cup distance champ cruised over the icy, two-lap course in 10:31, four seconds ahead of a pack of six Finns. “The route in Muonio was really fast,” said Kowalczyk on her website. “I am satisfied with the result and how the ball [is] rolling for me.” Norway’s Snorri Einarsson held...

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In Opening Weekend, Sargent 10th in Muonio Sprint

Audrey ManganNovember 11, 2011

Despite the warm weather, which has already complicated plans for teams and race organizers all across Scandinavia, the season still managed to kick off on Friday with a classic sprint in Muonio, Finland. Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) cruised to victory over the women’s field, while Andreas Nygaard (NOR) fought off Russia’s Egor Sorin and Nikolay Bolotov in a close race for first. Ida Sargent (CGRP/USST) had the best American finish of the day, finishing 10th overall...

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How to Wax for Spit, Blood, and Teeth

FasterSkierOctober 31, 20112

A guide to hosting Zamboni Snow XC Ski Sprints World Smallest Velodrome. We decdided to do the event to get people excited for winter, and have a good time. It was great exposure last year, and the second annual this year was a smashing success. We started plans for Nordic Fest a few months ahead. Scheduling and planning with the rink, and getting local Michigan Cup. We were lucky enough to add our race to the official calendar and...

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Arritola and Stephen Top Podium at Xterra Trail Run Nationals

Audrey ManganSeptember 27, 2011

Morgan Arritola and Liz Stephen showed the running world what being a cross country skier is all about on Sunday by claiming the top two spots at the Xterra Trail Run National Championship at Snowbasin Resort, Utah. Arritola won the women’s overall division by almost two minutes, finishing the 21 k course in 1:29:09. Stephen, in her third appearance at the race, clocked in at 1:30:54, nearly two more minutes ahead of former US Mountain...

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Kalla Tries Orienteering, and Dominates

Chelsea LittleAugust 4, 20111

With both Olympic and World Championships gold under her belt, Charlotte Kalla of Sweden was looking for a way to spice up her summer schedule. Considering that she describes herself as someone who doesn’t “know how to use a map and compass very well,” her choice of orienteering definitely fit the bill for a challenge. In early July, Kalla announced that she could be competing in O-Ringen, a five-day orienteering festival, at the end of...

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Audio: From Estonia, Coaches Practice the Art of Exhortation

Nathaniel HerzMay 24, 20111

Stand on the side of a trail at an international cross-country ski race, and it’s easy enough to tell athletes apart as they pass by–you can just look at their spandex. But closing your eyes doesn’t make things much more difficult, thanks to the unique words of encouragement used by coaches of different nationalities. Using some auditory evidence from January’s World Junior and U-23 Championships, held in Otepaa, Estonia, FasterSkier digs into the phenomenon of...

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McKeever, Barber Lead Canadian Sweep of FS Adaptive Skier of the Year

Topher SabotMay 4, 2011

FasterSkier Adaptive Skier of the Year Adaptive Skier of the Year (men): Brian McKeever (CAN) McKeever continued his dominance of the adaptive skiing circuit, collecting three cross-country golds at the IPC World Championships and a silver in biathlon. All this hardware came without longtime guide, brother Robin McKeever, who suffered an injury not long before the start of the Championships. Long-time friend, and Erik Carleton took over, and McKeever did not miss a beat. McKeever,...

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Gaillard Wins Tight Tour de Barents, Majdic Wraps up Career With Victory

FasterSkierApril 12, 2011

Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA) edged out teammate Maurice Manificat at the line to win the second edition of the Tour de Barents, a four-stage mini-tour in the Barents region of northern Europe. On a unique “final climb” Gaillard teamed up with Manificat to catch overall leader Matti Heikkinen (FIN), who started the day with a 13 second lead in Rovaniemi, Finland on Sunday. Heikkinen started the freestyle race quickly, but was unable to hold off...

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Northug beats Bjørgen in Super-Duel

Inge ScheveApril 10, 2011

Marit Bjørgen was ahead for almost the entire course, but in the last 50 meters Petter Northug surged ahead and won the show event "Bysprinten" in Mosjøen, Norway.

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Heikkinen Sets Up Final Battle, Majdic Pulls Away in Tour de Barents Sprint

FasterSkierApril 9, 2011

Matti Heikkinen (FIN), the World Champion in the 15km classic, finished fourth in the third stage of the Tour de Barents, a classic sprint in Rovaniemi, Finland. The result was enough to push him past Frenchmen Maurice Manificat and Jean Marc Gaillard in the overall standings. “This was my best sprint this season, but I think I can do better in the future,” Heikkinen said. Matias Strandval (FIN) won the men’s event ahead of teammate...

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Ski Orienteering World Championships: US Team Led by Crocker’s Record 8th

FasterSkierApril 7, 20111

The U.S. Ski Orienteering Team sent seven members to the 19th Ski Orienteering World Championships, in Tänndalen, Sweden. The team had one of its most successful championships in its history, headlined by Alison Crocker’s 8th place finish in the Long distance and the women’s 8th place relay finish. Alison is now ranked 33rd in the world, and Alexandra Jospe is now ranked 59th. The U.S. Ski Orienteering team just returned from one of their most...

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Paralympic World Championship Update

FasterSkierApril 6, 2011

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Biathlon and Cross-Country World Championships are currently underway in Khanty Mansisk, Russia. With four of eight race days completed, Russia has stood out as the dominant force, leading the overall medal count with 25. Ukraine is second with nine. The Canadian team has won four medals – though they are all of the gold variety. Veteran Brian McKeever has led the way with two of those wins, skiing in the...

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