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14May 2018 by DS News Team

Introducing New Daily Skier Contributor

Meet & greet Oda Bekkestad, new contributor to the Daily Skier growing media empire ( Right ?! A bit of self-deprecation never hurts. But seriously - we keep on growing!) Oda is originally from Norway, where she started skiing at the age of 8 Now 22, Ms. Bekkestad is studying communication and journalism at the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay in the United States - and continues her skiing career as a student-athlete. Oda will provide us with quite unique insight into how the European "cross country skiing" differs from its American sibling, Nordic skiing - if at all Stand by for Oda' first story to appear right here at the Daily Skier, shortly

22Feb 2018 by DS News Team

Time Of Youth: U23 Skiers Sweep Podiums At Olympics

Leaders, Newsfeed

Never before in the history of cross country skiing as organized sport did the youth perform so well at the major competitions. Let's see [caption id="attachment_6545" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Denis Spitsov, 21 - bronze and two silvers ( plus 4th place in skiathlon)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6711" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Alexander Bolshunov, 21 - bronze and two silvers( and a very happy ski sponsor, presumably - this photo was taken during a pre-Olympic photo shoot for Rossignol[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6943" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Johannes Høsflot Klæbo,21 - 3 golds [/caption] [caption id="attachment_6948" align="aligncenter" width="1408"] if you stretch it just a little, you could add Simen Hegstad Krüger, 24 with his two golds. [/caption] In ladies' skiing the ratio of youngsters on the podiums is not as overwhelming but is also more than convincing: [caption id="attachment_6672" align="aligncenter"…

21Feb 2018 by DS News Team

Randall & Diggins Make History: First Olympic Gold For Non-Europeans

Leaders, Newsfeed

They say "A picture is worth a thousand words". We concur - and instead of stuffing you with various info about two ladies who made a history last night by winning the very first non-European gold in cross-country skiing, we shall effort to convey what we saw throughout this season, their steps to triumph in Pyeonchang Without further ado: [caption id="attachment_7102" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Kikkan Randall storming uphills of Swedish Gallivare during the first international meet-up of the season ( NB - since it's not a part of the World Cup, Randall is wearing club colors of Power Woman by Anna Haag & Emil Jönsson[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7099" align="aligncenter" width="1184"] Jessie Diggins, warm up before the race[/caption] [caption id="attachment_7094" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Breck Stuart Randall Ellis enjoying early Swedish winter in Gallivare as…

09Feb 2018 by DS News Team

Part II Of Let’s Look At Who Is Running In Ladies’ Skiathlon At Olympics

Leaders, Newsfeed

This group of some of the greatest ladies in modern skiing is somewhat different from the first It is composed of those who have been consistently strong in distance skiing this season, often standing on the podiums. Who will become Pyeonchang's very first Olympic champion in the most beautiful of sports? We shall find out very soon - the wait is almost over. [caption id="attachment_6682" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6657" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Charlotte Kalla[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6648" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Heidi Weng[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6647" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Therese Stadloeber[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6666" align="aligncenter" width="1461"] Marit Bjorgen [/caption] [caption id="attachment_6838" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Anastasia Sedova, newly crowned U23 Skiathlon champion[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6702" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Nathalie von Siebenthal[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6646" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Ragnhild Haga[/caption] All pictures were taken on the sidelines of international competitions earlier…

13Oct 2017 by DS News Team

Maker Of High-End Cycling Insoles Enters XC Ski Market

Gear News, Newsfeed

Clearly, our great sport of cross country skiing is becoming more popular. How do we tell? Well, there are obvious signs. Like more and more companies entering the competition for skiers' hard earned dollar, offering their hitherto unknown wares. Not something that they would consider on a shrinking market, right? The German brand Solestar is primarily known for their high-tech ( and uber-expensive ) insoles used by some of the world's best cyclists - such as André Greipel, Matteo Trentin, Steve Cummings and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to name but a few. To develop a product fit for xc skiers the Germans have enlisted help of no lesser figure than Jean-Marc Gaillard, a skier from Equipe de France who's career is spanning nearly two decades ( and running) – seen on the photo…

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