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Norway Wins 10th Consecutive Gold Medal in Men’s 4 x 10k Relay; Americans Finish 9th

Rachel PerkinsMarch 1, 2019

While a temperature in the upper thirties would not normally classify as cool to a ski racer, it was a welcome break from the blazing sun and upper 50’s that have been ever-present in the 2019 Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld, Austria. Light rain peppered the athletes in the 4 x 10-kilometer relay, continuing to keep things challenging for the wax techs. The relay is a testament to both a nation’s depth and strategy,...

Racing Tour de Ski World Cup

Hamilton Takes Eighth in Val Müstair Skate Sprint; Harvey Knocked Out in Quarterfinals

Colin GaiserJanuary 6, 20151

A critical mistake at the end of a quarterfinal heat prevented Canada's Alex Harvey from moving on to the semifinals of the Tour de Ski 1.4 k freestyle sprint in Val Müstair, Switzerland. Meanwhile, Simi Hamilton led the American skiers with an eighth-place finish.

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Krogh Proves Superior in Davos Sprint, Earns First World Cup Victory

Chelsea LittleDecember 14, 2014

Finn Hågen Krogh had what he called a perfect race Sunday in Davos, Switzerland. After placing third in the qualification round of the 1.3 k freestyle sprint, the Norwegian rapidly progressed through his quarterfinal, semifinal, and ultimately the final to earn his first World Cup victory and another Norwegian podium sweep.

Racing Tour de Ski

Tour de Ski Stage Two Photo Gallery

BrainspiralDecember 30, 2013

Check out photos from Sunday's freestyle sprint in Oberhof, Germany, the second stage of the 2013/2014 Tour de Ski.

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Norwegian Men Go One-Two in Tight Finish; USA Strong in 11th

Kieran JonesNovember 20, 20115

With the Norwegian women taking the top two spots earlier in the day in the 4×5 k, the Norwegian men had the bar for success set high for their four-man relay effort. As always, Petter Northug Jr. was anchoring Norway I, supported to Eldar Roenning and Finn Haagan Krogh on classic skis, while Lars Berger, biathlete, brother of Tora Berger, and occasionally cross-country relay selection skied third in the 4×10 k race in Sjusjøen, Norway,...