USSA has announced its nominations to the 2014/2015 U.S. Ski Team, with A-team returners Kikkan Randall, Jessie Diggins, Andy Newell, and Liz Stephen, plus the additions of Sadie Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell, and Simi Hamilton to the A-team.
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SuperTour Resumes in Craftsbury; Caitlin Gregg, Scott Patterson Top Podium
Seth AdamsFebruary 10, 2014
Domestic racing continued with the SuperTour this past weekend in Craftsbury, Vt, where Caitlin Gregg podiumed in all three races, twice at the top, and second in the classic race to Rosie Brennan. On the men's side, Scott Patterson captured two wins in a row, and Sam Naney took a victory in Sunday's sprint.
Norway Wins Overall on Final Day of Junior Worlds; Canadian Women 10th in Relay
BrainspiralFebruary 4, 2014
The Junior World Championships ended Monday with the junior relays, where Norway won the men's race and Sweden took the women's team title, and the Canadian women had the top North American finish in 10th.
Russia Reigns Junior Worlds 5/10 k Classic; Two Canadians in Top 15 (Updated)
Alex KochonFebruary 3, 2014
While Russia stole the spotlight in the men's and women's individual classic races at Junior World Championships on Sunday, two Canadians notched top-15 career bests on the second-to-last day of the championships: Ricardo Izquierdo-Bernier and Dahria Beatty.
Patrick Caldwell took his first skiathon by the horns on Friday at Junior World Championships, placing 10th in the 20 k event despite heavy snowfall in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
Diggins Charges to Second in U23 Freestyle Sprint, Bjornsen Leads U.S. Men
Lander KarathJanuary 29, 2014
Jessie Diggins once again demonstrated that she’s a skier with a lot of heart at the 2014 U23 World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy. On the same course where she earned a historic world championship gold in the team sprint with Kikkan Randall in 2013, the 22-year-old left the 1.2 k freestyle sprint knowing she gave it her all.
USST Puts National Training Group Through the Paces
Audrey ManganAugust 29, 2012
Members of the U.S. Ski Team’s National Training Group (NTG) spent last week in Park City, Utah, for a training camp centered on group training and exposure to the resources at the Center of Excellence. Athletes joined interval sessions with the national team on the rollerski track at Soldier Hollow and underwent a series of physiological tests for assessment and feedback on their development. The camp was a new addition over last year’s schedule; the...