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Mar 15, 2010

- The Spring 2010 OPA Cup trip came to an end with the last race of the OPA Cup Finals on Sunday. The US ended the European tour in fine form, posting excellent results in the three race mini-tour. Mike Sinnott led the way, finishing 4th overall.

Interview: Randall Takes Third Career World Cup Podium

Mar 15, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- On Sunday Kikkan Randall finished 2nd in the freestyle sprint at the Holmenkollen Ski Stadium in Oslo, Norway. Randall was coming off an excellent Olympics where she raced extremely well in every start. She took some time in the midst of a busy... 4 Comments

Antje Maempel (DU) and Franz Bernstein (UVM) take NCAA skate race titles

Mar 15, 2010 - By Aubrey Smith

- Maempel helped Denver win the overall team championship with her fourth consecutive NCAA win, while Bernstein out-sprinted classic champion Matt Gelso (CU) and Martin Kaas (UNM) for the victory.

Newell in the Race For Sprint Cup Top-3

Mar 14, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- With his 10th place finish in Holmenkollen on Sunday, Andy Newell moved into 4th in the overall Sprint Cup standings, and 2nd place is within reach with one sprint remaining.

Gloeersen Goes Wire-to-Wire in Oslo, Newell 10th

Mar 14, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Anders Gloeersen thrilled the home crowd, giving the Norwegians victories in all four races this weekend at Holmenkollen. Alexei Petukhov (RUS) was 2nd and Swedish distance skier Marcus Hellner 3rd. Andy Newell, lacking some pop in his legs,...

Unstoppable Bjoergen Wins Again, Randall 2nd in Oslo

Mar 14, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Marit Bjoergen (NOR) has been nigh on unstoppable since the beginning of February, and has won every World Cup race since the Olympics. Today was no different though Kikkan Randall nearly pulled off the upset, leading the Norwegian star into...

Live Coverage of World Cup Sprint

Mar 14, 2010

- Live coverage of the Oslo freestyle sprint.

How Do You Get 15 Skiers to Slovenia?

Mar 13, 2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

- The IOC hasn’t yet decided on a location for the 2018 Winter Olympics. But it’s safe to say that the road to those Games travels through Slovenia, where 15 American skiers are currently contesting the OPA Cup finals--skiing's version of a minor... 1 Comment

Northug Wins First Holmenkollen Title in Thrilling 50k

Mar 13, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Petter Northug won an exciting 50km freestyle World Cup race at the famed Holmenkollen venue outside of Oslo. He edged Italian Pietro Piller Cottrer in the final sprint.

Sinnott and DeYong Lead US at OPA Cup Finals

Mar 13, 2010

- Nine American skiers are currently in Slovenia contesting the OPA Cup Finals, an event modeled on the popular Tour de Ski and World Cup Finals. After two of three races, Mike Sinnott has two top-10 results, while Nicole DeYong finished 6th in the...

Canada Struggles in 50km, Arritola and Gregg Lead US

Mar 13, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- The Canadian men’s team, just off a record-breaking Olympics, was unable to re-capture the magic. Four of five Canadians dropped out of the race. Morgan Arritola led all North American finishers in 31st, while Brian Gregg, racing in his first-e

Bjoergen Leads Norwegian Rout in Holmenkollen

Mar 13, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Marit Bjoergen, Kristin Stoermer Steira, and Therese Johaug swept the podium in front of the home crowd in Oslo. The three skied away from the field halfway through the race and never looked back.

Norway Wins Team Event at Home, US 5th in World Cup Nordic Combined

Mar 13, 2010 - By Lindsey Sine

- The Norwegian team gave the home crowd a show as the nation won the nordic combined team event at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival Saturday, the biggest sporting event in Norway. The US went with its three individual Olympic medalists, adding 18 year

Olympians Victorious at the Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon

Mar 13, 2010

- Olympians towered over their respective fields at the New England Ski Museum’s Bretton Woods Nordic Marathon at Omni Mount Washington Resort presented by CNL Lifestyle Properties, LLC, which took place on Saturday, March 13. 1 Comment

Tcherezov, Domracheva WIn Biathlon Sprint, Burke 22nd

Mar 13, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- Russian Ivan Tcherezov, who missed out an an individual medal at the Olympics, settling for a bronze in the relay, got a measure of revenge, winning the men's 10km sprint in Finland. Darya Domracheva (BLR) the bronze medalist in the individual...

Polish Olympian Tests Positive for EPO

Mar 12, 2010

- Polish cross-country skier Kornelia Marek tested positive for EPO following the women's 4x5km relay at the Olympics, according to the Polish Olympic Committee. 3 Comments

Norway Wins Rare Biathlon Mixed Relay

Mar 12, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- It is a rare occurrence in the Nordic sports when men and women compete together, but the International Biathlon Union usually holds one such race each season. Norway edged Germany in an event missing many top skiers.

Skate races wrap up individual competition at Junior Nationals

Mar 12, 2010

- The 5/10k skate race closed out individual competition for the week in Presque Isle and set the stage for Saturday's relays.

30/50km World Championship Preview at Holmenkolen

Mar 12, 2010

- The World Cup has moved to Oslo, the site of the 2011 World Championships, and Saturday's 30/50km freestyle will be a preview of that event. Strong fields will contest both the men's and women's races, with most of the top skiers present. 1 Comment

Joensson and Bjoergen Win Drammen Sprints

Mar 12, 2010 - By Topher Sabot

- While in the US, the story of the day was Andy Newell's 3rd place finish, Emil Joensson (SWE) and Marit Bjoergen (NOR) both skied to impressive victories in the tough Drammen field.