09Mar 2018 by DS News Team
Up Close & Personal With Yelena Vyalbe: Part I

Up Close & Personal With Yelena Vyalbe: Part I

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...as previously explained, we here at the DailySkier are not huge fans of loooong interviews and thus nearly always making a conscious decision to split them into 2-3 parts, depending on the original length of conversation. Today, in Part 1 Yelena Vyalbe, head of the Russian XCSki Federation and manager of Team Russia ( yes, she sits on two chairs, so to speak) talks about disqualifications of the Russian skiers , relationship with sponsors and touches upon the recent Olympics ( more on that in Part 2) ... Says Vyalbe: ...I have had very mixed feelings throughout the Olympics. Was happy for our youngsters were performing so well yet I felt bad for the guys who were not allowed to the Games – especially for ( Sergey) Ustiugov and (…
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21Feb 2018 by DS News Team
Randall & Diggins Make History: First Olympic Gold For Non-Europeans

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

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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…
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10Feb 2018 by DS News Team
Charlotte Kalla’s Victory Secret: Famous Blue Jackets From Tärendö

Charlotte Kalla’s Victory Secret: Famous Blue Jackets From Tärendö

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Whatever the world-class skiing venue, they are there: The Blue Jackets from Tärendö Dressed in puffy downparkas, with enormous portrait of their hero on the back. Known for enthusiastic support & cheering they produce. Probably, the best, the most organized, the most visual cross country skiing fan club in the world Charlotte Kalla's. The club is lead by Leif Pekkari with active participation of Charlotte's father, Per-Erik Kalla and her mother, Lena Tärendö is a small town where Marina Charlotte Kalla was born, grew up and learned skiing, Tärendö is close to the Arctic Circle but, rather more importantly, is also close to top Swedish ski centers of Gällivare, Piteå and Luleå
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09Feb 2018 by DS News Team
Part II Of Let’s Look At Who Is Running In Ladies’ Skiathlon At Olympics

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

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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…
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20Jan 2018 by DS News Team
“I Wil Be Back” Writes Johaug, Gets Golden Commemorative Coin “To Give Her Further Motivation”

“I Wil Be Back” Writes Johaug, Gets Golden Commemorative Coin “To Give Her Further Motivation”

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Therese Johaug is out of the PyeongChang Olympics – but not out of newspaper headlines with media sharply divided over a 29 year old Norwegian's role in modern cross country skiing. The latest episode was sparked by the visit of Ms. Johaug to Samlehuset, a local company ( but a branch of international powerhouse in its field). Samlerhuset Norge is a distributor of various collectibles best known for its succesful promotion & direct marketing of official Olympic coins. While there, an Olympic champion of Vancouver, who is missing the upcoming Games through doping suspension, was asked to write a greeting – which she promptly did on a booklet advertizing 2000 Korean Won, an Olympic edition special. " I will be back" reads the skier's message (in English), accompanied by a…
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