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Bjornsen ‘Fastest in the World’ in Qualifier; Weng Tops Lillehammer Sprint Final

Aleks TangenDecember 2, 2016

LILLEHAMMER, Norway — If anything’s consistent after two days of classic sprinting on the Cross-Country World Cup this year, it’s that nothing is a given — especially on the women’s side of World Cup sprinting. No more Maiken Caspersen Falla dominating every World Cup sprint. However, Norway’s defending Sprint World Cup champion is no slouch, placing second in both classic sprints so far this season. Take Sadie Bjornsen, for example. In her Qualifier | Mini-tour standings (after Day 1)

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Bjørgen: New Mom? Check. Atop the Ruka Podium? Check.

Jason AlbertNovember 27, 2016

Marit Bjorgen, hear me roar. A wake up call at Sunday's 10 k individual classic in Ruka, Finland. Bjorgen is the show, and three Americans in the points.

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Sunday Rundown: Ruka, Östersund, Pontresina & Beitostølen (Updated x6)

FasterSkierNovember 27, 2016

Welcome to The Rundown, your quick primer of need-to-know information about the day’s racing. We’ll be updating this digest as the day goes on with additional results, photos and quotes. The Rundown is NOT a race report; stay tuned for complete race reports later today with interviews from the day’s top racers. *** IBU Cup in Beitostølen: 7.5/10 k sprints [UPDATE] With the second set of men’s and women’s sprints IBU Cup sprint on Friday.) In the women’s...

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Saturday Rundown: Ruka, West Yellowstone & (Not) Beitostølen (Updated x4)

FasterSkierNovember 26, 2016

Welcome to The Rundown, your quick primer of need-to-know information about the day’s racing. We’ll be updating this digest as the day goes on with additional results, photos and quotes. The Rundown is NOT a race report; stay tuned for complete race reports later today with interviews from the day’s top racers. *** West Yellowstone FIS Races: 5/10 k classic Scott Patterson of Alaska Pacific University (APU) continued his winning streak on Saturday, topping the 10-kilometer classic FIS race...

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Bjørgen Wastes No Time With Beito Comeback; Tønseth Wins Again

Aleks TangenNovember 19, 2016

BEITOSTØLEN, Norway — Saturday’s 10-kilometer freestyle individual start was, from the start, all about Marit Bjørgen. Her previous race was 603 days earlier on March 27, 2015 in Harstad, Norway, but that didn’t seem to affect Norway’s six-time Olympic gold medalist one bit. “I’ll admit that I have had my doubts,” she told placing second to teammate Ingvild Flugstad Østberg in Friday’s 10 k classic, Weng Dagbladet that she opened fast on Saturday, but her muscles tired as the race progressed. “It’s irritating, but...

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Revisiting Training Hours: How Many Do You Need?

Chelsea LittleJune 9, 2016

All right, so the top Norwegian women are training more than 900 hours per year. What does that mean for everyone else? We chatted with Jodi Hawley, an exercise physiologist who formerly worked with the Canadian National Team for cross-country skiing.

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Randall to Resume Training, Cautious but Excited: ‘I Feel Refreshed’

Alex KochonMay 31, 2016

On Wednesday, June 1, U.S. Ski Team veteran Kikkan Randall plans to resume training, six weeks after giving birth to her first child. While she's admittedly antsy, she also knows it's wise to ease back into things with a goal of peaking for 2017 World Championships. “I’m really curious to see how it feels,” she said of racing. “My body is refreshed from a little break, my mind is refreshed and that could open totally new doors.”

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Johaug, Weng and Teammates’ Physiology, Training Described in New Paper

Chelsea LittleMay 23, 2016

Want to know everything about the training and physiology of the top Norwegian women? A new paper tells all, using training diaries and test data from Marit Bjørgen, Therese Johaug, Heidi Weng, Ingvild Flugstad Østberg, Ragnhild Haga, and Maiken Caspersen Falla.

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Kristiansen Out, Norwegian Coaching Shuffle Continues

BrainspiralApril 27, 2016

Getting used to seeing the same ol' Norwegians year after year? Next season will look different, at least on the coaching staff, as the Ski Federation's men's and women's cross-country coaches are both moving on after five and 10 years of service, respectively.

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Nordic Skiers Headed to NYC for Premiere International Stroll-a-thon

BrainspiralApril 1, 2016

A number of nordic skiers, including Marit Bjørgen and Kikkan Randall, will face off in New York City this spring for the city's premiere Stroll-a-thon, an event designed for racers sporting strollers and covers the same 26.2-mile course as the NYC running marathon.

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Her Biggest Win Yet: Johaug Wins Holmenkollen 30 k by 3:46

Jason AlbertFebruary 7, 2016

At Sunday's Holmenkollen 30 k classic mass start, Norway's Therese Johaug dominated. She won by a margin of 3:46.5 over teammate Ingvild Flugstad Østberg. FIS reports Johaug's margin of victory was the largest ever for a women's cross-country World Cup.

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Välbe’s Asthma Comments Off The Mark, Medical and Scientific Community Says

Chelsea LittleJanuary 29, 2016

A few things are clear: athletes, in particular winter endurance and pool athletes, have a high incidence of airway hyper-responsiveness, much of which may be undiagnosed. This can be treated with inhalers, which are not banned by WADA and have been repeatedly shown not to be performance-enhancing. And - those athletes can win.

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Johaug Adds 15 k Skate to Repertoire, Wins in Davos by 70 Seconds

Alex KochonDecember 12, 2015

Therese Johaug raced to a 1-minute-and-10-second victory in the women's World Cup 15 k freestyle in Davos, Switzerland, and her teammate is calling the deficit scary. “She is completely a machine," third-place finisher Heidi Weng said. "What is it exactly you're made of?”

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Johaug Finds Her Form at Top of Beito Season Opener; Weng 38 Seconds Back

Inge ScheveNovember 13, 2015

Therese Johaug rocketed to first in her first race of the season, the FIS 7.5 k classic opener in Beitøstolen, Norway. She did so with the help of perennial rival and teammate Marit Bjørgen, who is due with her first child next month.

Lifestyle

Halloween Costume Contest Winners: From the Pros to Average Joes

BrainspiralNovember 2, 2015

The results are in! Check out the winners and honorable mentions for our first annual costume contest.

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Marit the Mom: Before and After Baby

BrainspiralSeptember 9, 2015

Due with her first child in December, Marit Bjørgen has found that life has changed slightly so far, but anticipates a comeback 10 weeks after birth. “I hope to be back as early as March,” she said at a team training camp in Italy.

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Bjørgen Announces Pregnancy, Plans to Skip Upcoming Season

Lander KarathJune 23, 2015

The queen of cross country skiing will have an heir to her throne come December, and if all goes according to plan she will be back to ruling the World Cup by 2017.

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No Black Armbands Please, But We Have a Rock for That

Chelsea LittleJune 8, 2015

After the Norwegian women's ski team wore black armbands in honor of Astrid Jacobsen's deceased brother, the IOC issued them a reprimand - which seemed, and was, tone-deaf. The organization is now building a specific mourning place in future Olympic Villages to be more friendly to grieving athletes.

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FasterSkier’s International Skiers of 2015: Marit Bjørgen and Petter Northug

BrainspiralMay 21, 2015

Norwegians Marit Bjørgen and Petter Northug are FasterSkier's international skiers of 2015 for their dominating performances throughout this past season.

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Rookie Gaillard (FRA) wins Skarverennet (NOR)

Inge ScheveApril 30, 20111

Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA) won the 38-kilometer Skarverennet from Finse to Ustaoset in Norway after a fierce sprint to the finish Saturday.

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