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Thorgren, Gasser Win X Games Norway Snowboard Slopestyle

Hafjell, Norway – The third day of X Games Norway competition entertained a crowd of nearly 4,000 with the Men’s and Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle finals on a beautiful bluebird day at Hafjell Ski Resort. European riders ruled the top podium spots, with Austrian Anna Gasser and Swede Sven Thorgren taking gold. After winning her first X … Continue reading Thorgren, Gasser Win X Games Norway Snowboard Slopestyle

Braaten, Killi Grab X Games Ski Slopestyle Golds at Home

Hafjell, Norway – Norwegian Øystein Braaten took the gold in front of the home crowd on Thursday at the X Games Norway ski slopestyle. Indiana native Nick Goepper earned a silver medal, while James Woods of Great Britain rounded out the podium men’s podium with bronze. In Thursday’s women’s comp, Johanne Killi also took home her fourth X … Continue reading Braaten, Killi Grab X Games Ski Slopestyle Golds at Home

Season Over for Svindal

Oslo, Norway – Norwegian ski racing powerhouse Aksel Lund Svindal is out for the remainder of the World Cup season — and the World Championships — following knee surgery. Like American Ted Ligety, Svindal has opted for surgery to relieve nagging physical complaints. In Svindal’s case, it’s his knee. “Here we go again,” Svindal posted … Continue reading Season Over for Svindal

Tommy Moe: Skiing’s Golden Boy

Kvitfjell, Norway – Over 20 years later, the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer are still remembered among the greatest in history. In the birthplace of the sport, the tiny Norwegian mountain village put on a spectacular show over two frigid weeks, with seemingly every single Norwegian making the pilgrimage to see … Continue Reading ››