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New Faces Top Men’s Kuusamo Sprints

Alex KochonNovember 25, 2011

Sweden’s Teodor Peterson wasn’t the only one knocking at the World Cup’s “Ruka Triple” mini-tour opener in Kuusamo, Finland, on Friday. Another 23 year old, Lenny Valjas of Canada was right there with him. After cutting it relatively close in the men’s 1.4-k classic sprint qualifier, making the top 30 in 24th and 8.86 seconds behind leader Anssi Pentsinen (FIN), Peterson was one of two to advance from the quarterfinals. There, Valjas edged out four...

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Canadian Men Fail to Finish Relay After Multiple Equipment Failures

Kieran JonesNovember 20, 2011

If you’ve ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right, you should be able sympathize with the Canadian men, because things could probably not have gone much worse for the first two legs of Canadian mens’ 4×10 k relay team Sunday in Sjusjeon, Norway. Devon Kershaw, a veteran of the Canadian National Ski Team (CNST) who is known for his skill and love for the 10 k classic opening-leg of the...

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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,...

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Notes and Quotes from Sjusjøen: Canadian Edition

Alex KochonNovember 19, 2011

Following Ostersund, Sweden). Not all of the Canadians got their wish. In fact, few of the North Americans did in the men’s 15 k freestyle. Alex Harvey was a bright spot, placing fifth in 32:49.9,  40.6 seconds behind Sweden’s Johan Olsson, the winner. Additional coverage of Harvey’s performance can be found in the main race recap here. Devon Kershaw was 37th (1:37.1), a week after placing 28th in Bruksvallarna. Saturday’s finish wasn’t exactly the result...

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World Cup Preview: Canada Looks to Top Last Season, With A Target On Their Back

Audrey ManganNovember 18, 2011

It will be hard to top Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey’s gold-medal performance at World Championships last winter, but Canadian National Ski Team head coach Justin Wadsworth has every intention of racing even better this winter. With a Senior World Cup Team and new convergence program for the Development Team, there are lot of athletes representing Canada to keep track of. Here’s who you need to watch for on the World Cup — and thanks...

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Canadian Ski Team: 2011-2012 Preview

JoranNovember 18, 2011

A quick look at our lovely neighbors to the north! I’m going to focus on the folks on the World Cup squad, starting with the men: These are the WC level distance results (excluding Len Valjas). I confess I’m a little worried about Ivan Babikov, who had a rough season last year. His trend over [...] Related posts:

  1. Canadian National Team Preview: Alex Harvey & Devon Kershaw
  2. Canadian National Team Preview: Chandra Crawford & Daria Gaiazova
  3. Canadian National Team Preview: Ivan Babikov & George Grey

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Kershaw’s Volatility

JoranNovember 14, 2011

A regular reader asked me over the weekend to comment on Devon Kershaw’s less than stellar opening race of the season. Specifically, he asked:  Kershaw seems like he’s one of the most volatile skiers on the WC circuit. Is this true? The question of how consistent (or not) various skiers are comes up fairly regularly. [...] Related posts:

  1. Variability In World Cup Ski Racers
  2. Week In Review: Friday Oct 8th
  3. Biathlon and Cross Country Volatility Trends

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Canadians Reveal New One-Way Suits; Van Decals
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Canadians Reveal New One-Way Suits; Van Decals

Kieran JonesNovember 10, 2011

With anticipation for the first bit of racing in Europe and North America reaching a fever pitch, attention has turned to attire. Specifically, the Canadian National Ski Team (CNST), and the digs they’re going to be sporting this winter. When the Canadians inked a deal earlier this year with OneWay Sport, the nordic equipment manufacturer, the announcement raised some eyebrows. OneWay has a history of making some exciting suits, including the intense Slovenian neon, and...

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First World Cup Moved to Sjusjøen (Updated)
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First World Cup Moved to Sjusjøen (Updated)

Audrey ManganNovember 10, 20111

The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced Thursday that the first World Cup of the 2011-2012 season, originally scheduled for Beitostølen, Norway, will instead be held a 170 km drive to the east in Sjusjøen, Norway. The venue is situated just 20 km outside Lillehammer, and has never held a World Cup event before, according to Terje Lund, head of the organizing committee. The event schedule will remain the same: 10/15 k on Saturday, November 19 and a...

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Team 12: Canada

Kieran JonesNovember 7, 2011

recorded his first-ever World Cup victory. It may have taken him seven seasons to get it, and FIS may consider it a ‘stage victory’ rather than a full on win, but for everyone else, Kershaw has stood on the top step, and is now a truly elite skier. Not to be out-done, Alex Harvey popped over to Under-23 World Championships for a one-race guest appearance in the 30 k pursuit. After a thrilling battle with...

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Canadians Run Camps in Park City, Whistler; Looking Forward to ‘Frozen Thunder’

Kieran JonesOctober 17, 2011

Say what you will about the Canadians, but the country with the Team Sprint World Champions aren’t resting on their laurels. A week after returning from a camp in Park City, Utah, Canadian National Ski Team (CNST) Head Coach Justin Wadsworth had the athletes packing up again and headed for Whistler, B.C. for a short intensity-filled camp before heading back to Canmore, Alberta, for Canadian Thanksgiving. While it may seem unusual that the Canadian team...

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Alberta World Cup Academy Hosts Running Race, World Champ Kershaw to Contend

Kieran JonesSeptember 21, 2011

If you’ve ever wanted a chance to beat a World Champion, you’re in luck. Of course, it won’t be easy. The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA), the Canadian training center based in Canmore, Alberta, is hosting the Spray Drag Running Race – and World Champion and Canadian National Ski Team (CNST) member Devon Kershaw is headlining the event. The idea is pretty similar to the recent ‘Climb to the Castle’ held at Whiteface Mountain in...

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World Champion Kershaw Continues to Push: Part 2 of 2

Kieran JonesJune 26, 2011

Canadian Devon Kershaw has risen steadily through the ranks of the cross-country skiing world, to the point where he is now considered one of the best skiers on the World Cup circuit. Last season, he finished seventh in the Tour de Ski, after standing on the podium four times during the event – including a win. Along with teammate Alex Harvey, he also became Canada’s first World Champion in cross-country skiing, winning the team sprint...

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World Champion Kershaw Continues to Push: Part 1 of 2

Kieran JonesJune 24, 2011

Canadian Devon Kershaw has risen steadily through the ranks of the cross-country skiing world, to the point where he is now considered one of the best skiers on the World Cup circuit. Last season, he finished seventh in the Tour de Ski, after standing on the podium four times during the event – including a win. Along with teammate Alex Harvey, he also became Canada’s first World Champion in cross-country skiing, winning the team sprint...

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