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Friday Rundown: West Yellowstone FIS Racing; Bozeman Canceled

FasterSkierNovember 25, 2016

The first official cross-country ski races of the season West Yellowstone Ski Festival, which has been known to attract 3,500 skiers and has been an early season tradition for more than 30 years. Katharine Ogden, another U.S. Ski Team (USST) D-team member who trains with SMS, took the win. She beat out CU’s Petra Hyncicova, originally from the Czech Republic, by 11.8 seconds with a winning time of 11:45. One of Ogden’s training partners, Erika Flowers (SMST2) placed...

Biathlon General News Racing

Johnson and Durtschi Reap National Team Nominations, Seek Higher Biathlon Goals

Chelsea LittleMay 4, 2015

After just one year in the sport, Patrick Johnson and Max Durtschi saw enough success that they were named to the biathlon's national "X" team to help their further development. "A goal for next year is definitely to have some success on the IBU Cup," said Johnson, who won two national titles.

Biathlon Racing

Johnson, Egan Sweep U.S. Biathlon Nationals Titles in Truckee

Chelsea LittleApril 2, 2015

Over a weekend of racing in sunny Truckee, California, Patrick Johnson (Auburn Ski Club) and Clare Egan (Craftsbury Green Racing Project) each became double national champions in biathlon. The event also introduced a mixed relay format for the first time.

Continental Cup News Racing

Far West Elite Team: Four Years in the Making

Lander KarathNovember 20, 20141

As the Far West Elite Team heads into the 2014/2015 season, self-described program "recruiter" Martin Benes and team manager Roger Chaney reflect on the development of the team over the past four years.

Biathlon General News Racing

Six U.S. Biathletes Receive National Team Promotions

BrainspiralOctober 15, 2014

Clare Egan and Max Durtschi have been promoted to the highest rung of U.S. Biathlon's Development structure, while Patrick Johnson, Kelsey Dickinson, Jakob Ellingson, and Paul Schommer have joined the Development Group.

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After Skiing Success, Johnson Sets Eyes on 2018 Games – In Biathlon

Chelsea LittleOctober 13, 2014

After moving to Truckee, California, a little over a year ago to join the Far West Elite Team, Patrick Johnson has picked up biathlon. Now a member of USBA's Development Team, he has his sights set on IBU Cup racing this year and hopefully an Olympics in the future.

Camps Training Workouts

Wednesday Workout: U.S. Biathlon’s Tim Burke Uphill Run Test

Alex KochonJune 25, 2014

The Tim Burke Uphill Run Test up the slopes of Whiteface Mountain near Lake Placid was held for the first time Tuesday, the second day of U.S. Biathlon's Talent ID Recruiting Camp. A former professional cyclist won it, setting a new mark for aspiring (and current) U.S. biathletes.

General News Racing Regional / Local US Ski Team

Hoffman Works His Way into 15 k Skate, Wins Day 1 of SuperTour Finals

Alex KochonMarch 22, 201413

Noah Hoffman knew he had to shake UVM senior Scott Patterson with every ounce of energy he had in Saturday's three-lap 15 k skate at SuperTour Finals. By the end of the second lap, Hoffman had built a nearly 5-second lead and extended it to 11 seconds through the finish.

Continental Cup News Racing US Nationals

With a Fleet of Fans Behind Him, Ellefson Goes Big for First National Title in 30 k (Updated)

Alex KochonJanuary 8, 2014

A crowd favorite, Sylvan Ellefson (SSCV/Team HomeGrown) put down a bold move and broke away with 7.5 k to go in the men's 30 k freestyle mass start at U.S. nationals. “Whether they pick me for the Olympics this year or not, I’m just happy to have a national championship under my belt," he says.

Continental Cup Racing Results

Holmes, Ozerskiy Lead Hardy SuperTour Racers in Bozeman Classic Mass Starts

Lander KarathDecember 10, 2013

It makes sense that two skiers born in Alaska and Russia won Sunday's classic mass starts in subzero temperatures just above the legal limit at the SuperTour in Bozeman, Mont. "No one's psyched to be so cold, but I just try to put it out of my mind and focus," Holmes says.

Continental Cup Racing

Bozeman SuperTour: Photo Gallery

BrainspiralDecember 9, 2013

Photos from the second set of SuperTour races at Bohart Ranch in Bozeman, Mont., with 10/15 k classic mass starts taking place in temperatures just above the legal limit of -4 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.

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Toko e-Blast: SuperTour Distance Skate Photos

TokoDecember 5, 2013

Caitlin Gregg won the 5k by over 1:02! She was in a class of her own. Sun Valley Elite’s Rose Kemp. Sun Valley Elite’s Miles Havlick.

Continental Cup Racing

The 12: Far West Elite Team

Topher SabotSeptember 12, 2013

Last, but certainly not least. We wrap up our preview of the 12 U.S. elite racing squads, profiling the Far West Elite Team.

Continental Cup General News Racing

In Sprint Finish, Italian Men Sweep American Birkebeiner

Chelsea LittleFebruary 23, 20131

The teamwork and tactics of a group of Italians locked the American men out of the prize money on their home turf, with Sergio Bonaldi leading a sweep of the top four.

Weekly Roundup: Quite a Scene at Biathlon World Champs, Aspen SuperTour and Scando Cup

BrainspiralFebruary 11, 2013

Norway's Emil Hegle Svendsen is off to one heck of a start at Biathlon World Champs with three wins in as many races. Brian Gregg found similar success in two out of three races over the long weekend, and Sophie Caldwell made the Scando Cup podium in a skate sprint.

Continental Cup Racing

Johnson Makes Podium Debut with Aspen Win; Brennan Prevails in Women’s Classic

Audrey ManganFebruary 10, 2013

On a snowy day in Aspen, Colo., Mike Sinnott won the opening sprint prologue of the SuperTour weekend, Patrick Johnson claimed his first career win in the 10 k classic and Rosie Brennan went two-for-two in both women's races,

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Elite Team Preview: Sun Valley Gold Team

Alex KochonJuly 5, 2012

Note: This is the eighth preview in a quick-and-dirty series on U.S. elite teams. We asked coaches to send their 2012/2013 rosters and tell us what’s new for the coming season. We will be publishing additional reports over the next few weeks. Teams are presented in no particular order. Team: Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) Gold Team Coaches: Colin Rodgers (head coach), Clarke Sullivan (service tech) Roster: Simi Hamilton (U.S. Ski Team), Mike Sinnott,...

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Caitlin Patterson and Patrick Johnson take EISA skate races

February 8, 20101

Light snowfall and intermittent gusts of winds combined with cold temperatures to make for less-than friendly spectating, but that did not stop the crowds from clustering at trail junctions to cheer on the more than 400 racers that participated in the second day of racing for the combined UVM college carnival and Eastern Cup weekend at Trapps Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. Both men’s and women’s races were run with two rounds of the same...