18Dec 2019 by DS News Team
Ski Bosses R US – Industry Captains Descend On Davos

Ski Bosses R US – Industry Captains Descend On Davos

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We are of opinion that putting a face to a name makes a huge difference. In this case, faces of people who play prominent role in cross country skiing industry. Aside from the world championships and the Olympics, there is no better place to catch them than the annual Davos Nordic stage of the World Cup in mid-December. It might be a Swiss air but we reckon it's more about a unique layout of the Davos skis stadium: there a place where athletes prepare and where equipment-making dignitaries congregate is one & same, creating a sort of "mixed zone" where athletes could casually talk to producers and suppliers immediately before or after the race. [caption id="attachment_14008" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Bjørn Erlend Dæhlie is not just one the most legendary names in…
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14Dec 2019 by DS News Team
Miracles Do Happen: Linn Svahn’s Incredible World Cup Debut

Miracles Do Happen: Linn Svahn’s Incredible World Cup Debut

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Just think about it: a 20 year old Linn Svahn debuts at the World Cup. Naturally, she is outside the elite seeded group and thus starts her qualification 34d. With that starting position you are considered very good to make it to Top 30, extremely good if you make it to the Semis. To go on winning the stage is simply unheard of, never happened. Miracles do happen and today's one is called Linn Svahn.
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09Dec 2019 by DS News Team
News Just In: Frida Karlsson Benched By Doctors , Won’t Compete

News Just In: Frida Karlsson Benched By Doctors , Won’t Compete

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World's best young skier and absolute princess of social media who rocket-fast became a face of cross country skiing, has been benched for undetermined period of time - and for unspecified health-related issue. SVT, Swedish national television simply stated that doctors found her " unfit to compete". Frida is a second uber-elite skier to stop competing this season after Ingvild Oestberg was sidelined with very similar and super-vague explanation: health is not good enough to compete. Now the comparisons between two extraordinary skiers are unavoidable.
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07Dec 2019 by DS News Team
How To Be Ski Fan

How To Be Ski Fan

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[caption id="attachment_13882" align="alignnone" width="1920"] How to be a great ski fan in three simple steps:Dress warm for the race....[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13883" align="alignnone" width="1035"] ...Make a placard with your favorite skier. Or two, as the case may be...[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13881" align="alignnone" width="1920"] ..Cheer for them as loud as you can and wave the said placard as they run by ...[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13888" align="alignnone" width="1920"] ...repeat a couple of times....[/caption] [caption id="attachment_13884" align="alignnone" width="1889"] ..most importantly, enjoy yourself to the full![/caption]
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06Dec 2019 by DS News Team
Rarest Of Races: Skiathlon. Why Is It Only Once A Year And What Happens Day Before

Rarest Of Races: Skiathlon. Why Is It Only Once A Year And What Happens Day Before

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The skiathlon is, probably, the most challenging ski race of them all. Challenging for the athletes who have to run switching style halfway. Challenging for the organizers who have to prepare two separate courses (same true about relays. In theory anyone could have it but in practice only the biggest, the most established ski stadiums like famed Birkiebeiner in Lillehammer are willing & able to. Perhaps,the most challenging the skiathlon is for the teams'ski technicians who have double the load preparing for the races. Today we'll show unsung heroes of pro-skiing. At work. [caption id="attachment_13858" align="alignnone" width="1920"] On the day before the race many a top skier do lap after lap with her/ his assigned waxer trying to find the best combo of waxes. Cue Charlotte Kalla and her specialist.…
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