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Canadian National Ski Team Racing Tour de Ski World Cup

After Race-Morning Scare Led to Missing Suits and Bibs, Canadian Men Pack Top 30 at Tour de Ski

Audrey ManganJanuary 3, 2013

After getting locked out of their bus, the Canadians didn't have a great start to the day. But for the most part they turned things around. Alex Harvey led the way in 6th and Devon Kershaw placed 12th; Kershaw complimented Ivan Babikov (21st) for attacking hard on the 15 k climb, and Lenny Valjas (25th) for finishing his longest race in years - and doing so quite honorably.

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Kowalczyk Clings to Lead, Hard Charging Kalla Moves into Second

Topher SabotJanuary 3, 2013

Three stages remain in the 2013 Tour de Ski, including the grueling Final Climb up Alpe Cermis, but three-time defending champion Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) overcame what may have been her biggest challenge of the seven race event. She held off an impressive Charlotte Kalla (SWE) to keep the top position with just three races remaining.

Racing Tour de Ski World Cup

Not This Tour, Dario: After Four Men Battle for 35 K, Northug Emerges to Win Finishing Sprint

Chelsea LittleJanuary 3, 2013

The days when Switzerland's Dario Cologna won Tour after Tour seemingly effortlessly have come to an end. Cologna still has a shot, but after Petter Northug of Norway defeated Cologna and Russians Alexander Legkov and Maxim Vylegzhanin in a sprint finish in stage four, he'll have to work a little harder. After today's showing Northug, meanwhile, is confident that the title is his.

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Team Success for Americans Adds to Glow from Randall’s Swiss Win

Chelsea LittleJanuary 2, 2013

Holly Brooks and Liz Stephen joined Kikkan Randall in her Tour de Ski quarterfinal, which gave the U.S. star a boost; both Stephen and Brooks had career-best sprint days, placing 18th and 25th. Jessie Diggins was 17th and Andy Newell ninth, which moved him up to fourth in the World Cup sprint standings - all in all a good day for the American team.

Canadian National Ski Team Racing World Cup

Valjas Captures First Canadian Podium of Season Behind Krogh, Pellegrino

Nathaniel HerzJanuary 1, 2013

Lenny Valjas earned the elusive first podium of the season for the Canadians, placing third behind Finn Hagen Krogh (NOR) and Federico Pellegrino (ITA) in the Tour de Ski freestyle sprint.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Randall Conducts Clinic in Dominating Tour Stage Victory

FasterSkierJanuary 1, 2013

School was in session in Switzerland, and Kikkan Randall was doing the teaching. Randall destroyed the field on her way to her second stage victory in just three races in the 2013 Tour de Ski, winning the freestyle sprint in Val Müstair over Norwegians Ingvild Flugstad Østberg and Heidi Weng.

General News Racing Tour de Ski World Cup

Thus Far, Tour Success is a Tough Act to Follow

Nathaniel HerzDecember 31, 2012

Want to win a race at World Championships or the Olympics? Then you might want to stay away from the top step of the Tour de Ski podium.

Canadian Nationals Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Red Group Rides Again

FasterSkierDecember 28, 20121

World Cup Period II starts on Saturday when the Tour de Ski kicks off in Oberhoff, Germany. FasterSkier takes a quick look at the Red Group rankings heading into the next World Cup period.

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Touring Canada’s Bill Warren Training Centre

Alex KochonDecember 27, 2012

Ever wonder what it's like inside the Bill Warren Training Centre, Canada's premiere indoor facility for national and development skiers? FasterSkier took a tour and some photos while in Canmore, Alberta.

General Places to Ski Racing World Cup

Ski Where the Euros Do: Favourite Western Canadian Venues

Gerry FursethDecember 24, 20122

FasterSkier contributor Gerry Furseth recently asked a few top European World Cup skiers about their favourite places to race internationally. Of course, there's some bias (since the interviews were done in Canmore), but several athletes didn't hesitate to reveal their top picks.

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Bits from Canmore: Athlete Notes and Quotes (+Video Montage)

Alex KochonDecember 20, 2012

With the holidays heralding a rest period for many, Canmore is old news, but we haven’t forgotten about several of the athletes we interviewed there. Here are some of the highlights, and be sure to check out our video montage with several Canadian nation's group skiers.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

U.S. Men Join the Party, Place Three in Points in Canmore Skiathlon

FasterSkierDecember 18, 20121

After a slow start to the season, the U.S. men have stepped up. Following Andy Newell's 5th place in the sprint, the distance skiers placed three in the top-30 and two in the top-10 in Sunday's skaithlon.

Racing World Cup

Randall, Sargent Pick Off the Places to Soar to Skiathlon Top 14

Alex KochonDecember 17, 2012

Kikkan Randall climbed from outside the top 20 to finish eighth in Sunday's 15 k skiathlon, the last race of the Alberta World Cup. Ida Sargent claimed 14th for her best result in a distance race, and Emily Nishikawa led the Canadian women.

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Weekend Roundup: Period One and Done

FasterSkierDecember 17, 2012

Performances from the final World Cups of 2012 provided plenty of fodder for speculation over the holiday break. With a lot going on this weekend, here's our recap of racing from around the world.

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Magnificant Manificat Takes Win in Dramatic Skiathlon

Alex KochonDecember 16, 20122

Maurice Manificat wrapped up the first World Cup period with an impressive win in the men's 30km skiathlon. He was followed by Roland Clara and Sjur Roethe. North Americans Noah Hoffman, Kris Freeman, Ivan Babikov and Graham Nishikawa all factored in the race.

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Kowalczyk Astounds with Skiathlon Victory, Her Second at Alberta World Cup

Alex KochonDecember 16, 2012

Justyna Kowalczyk knows a thing or two about racing in Canmore, and she used her calm approach to win Sunday's 15 k skiathlon, her second title at the Alberta World Cup, by nearly 35 seconds.

Canadian National Ski Team Racing World Cup

Valjas Solid in Seventh, Cockney Surprises in Ninth in Canmore World Cup Sprint

Alex KochonDecember 16, 2012

Jesse Cockney of the Alberta World Cup Academy pulled off the greatest race of his career, finishing second in Saturday's skate sprint qualifier then finishing ninth overall at the World Cup in Canmore. Lenny Valjas notched seventh for his best result of the season, and Phil Widmer made the heats for 15th overall.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Sargent Bounces Back with top Skate Sprint Result, Bjornsen, Caldwell Continue to Roll

FasterSkierDecember 16, 2012

Ida Sargent earned her second top-10 result of the 2013 season, setting a personal best in a World Cup skate sprint. She was joined in the heats by teammates Sadie Bjornsen and Sophie Caldwell, both of whom had strong days.

Racing US Ski Team World Cup

Newell Rolls into Second Straight Final, Davis Earns First WC Points

FasterSkierDecember 16, 2012

Andy Newell made his second consecutive sprint finals appearance, following up a 5th in Quebec City with the same result in Canmore. Teammate Skyler Davis finished 24th for his first World Cup points.

Canadian National Ski Team Racing World Cup

Canmore Crowd Lifts Crawford to Sprint Final; Jones Sets Personal Best in 11th

Alex KochonDecember 16, 2012

After winning gold in a World Cup skate sprint in Canmore in 2008, Chandra Crawford has some great memories of racing in her hometown. The Canadian National Team member added to the list Saturday, placing sixth in the 1.3 k sprint for a World Cup season best.

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