Levi, Finland – Overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher of Austria emerged victorious in Sunday night’s first slalom of the World Cup season in Levi, ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway, and Sweden’s André Myhrer. Hirscher’s win was his 59th on the World Cup circuit, and 28th in slalom. The Austrian superstar, who became a father … Continue reading Hirscher Wins Levi Slalom
Levi, Finland – Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin opened her quest for her sixth career FIS Ski World Cup slalom crystal globe with another dominating victory in the season-opening slalom under the lights in Levi, Finland on Saturday. “I felt good, I was even surprised at how good the course felt with the warm conditions,” said Shiffrin, who … Continue reading Shiffrin Wins Opening World Cup Slalom
Lahti, Finland – Baby Breck sat in his stroller, eyes attentive to the buzz of activity around him. Grandpa was at his side but he was waiting for his mom. It had been a long day. Darkness had descended on the wax cabins outside Finland’s Lahti Stadium. The hustle and bustle of two hours earlier had … Continue reading Behind the Gold: It’s About Motherhood
Lahti, Finland – The problem with confidence is that you can’t train for it. It’s not something that’s handed to you. There’s no textbook to provide you with a roadmap. If you want to gain confidence, you need the courage to reach out and simply grab it yourself. In Sunday’s classic technique team sprint at the … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Toe to Toe With the Best In The World
Lahti, Finland – Sunny skies have greeted athletes arriving in Lahti for this week’s FIS Nordic Ski World Championships. Teams from all corners of the globe have been making their way to the popular nordic center where the championships open Wednesday evening with first competitions on Thursday. The U.S. nordic combined team arrived Sunday and has … Continue reading Nordic Ski World Championships Open In Finland
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named 11 athletes to the ski jumping and nordic combined teams that will compete in the International Ski Federation’s 2017 Nordic World Ski Championships this month in Lahti, Finland. The biennial World Championships brings together the best athletes in the sport for the Feb. … Continue reading Eleven Athletes Named To U.S. Nordic World Champs Team
Ruka, Finland – One ski resort in Finland has proven that even if it hasn’t snowed yet this winter, and you haven’t started making snow, you can still ski! Ruka ski resort is open today with one trail and two lifts. Winter had yet to arrive in northern Finland back on October 10, when Ruka pulled … Continue reading Finnish Ski Resort Opens on Last Winter’s Snow
