Team United Bakeries, for which he will race this winter. Inspired by Alsgaard’s prowess, FasterSkier and Madshus bring you the “Champion Moments” Photo Contest. Team United Bakeries – aiming for success on the International Ski Federation’s (FIS’s) Marathon Cup. Check out our out on the internet. But I think I did 450 to 500 hours. My goal is to make 50 hours every month. But it’s difficult. Now, I train about the same all year. When I was...
recent interview with Alsgaard FasterSkier and Madshus bring you the “Champion Moments” Photo Contest. Submit your best photo featuring an Alsgaard-esque race moment. It does not have to be at the finish line, but it should be representative of Alsgaard’s race changing ability. Please include a clear description, as it will factor into the final judging. The winner will receive a pair of Madshus 100UHM poles, with smaller prizes for second and third!
The period from 1989 to 1994 is often referred to as the “golden age” in Norwegian cross-country skiing. During these years, Norwegian skiers hauled home buckets of medals, and the party culminated with the Olympics on home turf in Lillehammer 1994. What happened behind the scenes was determining for the results. Terje Olav Seim was one of the wax techs on the support team who groomed and polished up several golden pairs. There is no...
Do cheaters deserve a second chance? Gerhard Urain thinks so. And since Urain is the nordic race director for Fischer Skis, that means that his company is willing to sponsor athletes who have returned from serving two-year doping suspensions, like Russian Olympic medalist Irina Khazova. “I always try to compare it with normal life,” Urain said. “If you sent somebody to prison…and the punishment is finished, then everyone is having a resocialization program.” In an...
You probably forgot about it, but way back in the fall we held the first Madshus/FasterSkier Vintage Photo Contest. We decided to make the contest “vintage” as well as the photos, by waiting far too long to announce the winners. Well, good things come to those who wait! Thanks to Madhus for sponsoring this contest! All photos entered had to be from 1994 or earlier. We have a few “guest” submissions. Peter Hale of Madshus...
this form. If you just want to enter the drawing for the skis, please use the same form. The deadline for the contest is: 12:00 Midnight, EST Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Photo contest winners will be posted in a gallery as soon as possible following the conclusion of the contest. Anyone can participate regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur. You can submit up to THREE photos per person, maximum! Images will...
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