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Cross-country Skiing is the oldest type of skiing, and Olympic Cross-country Skiing has been contested since the first Winter Olympics in 1924. In 1952 the first women's event appeared on the Olympic program.
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Fast Facts
- Time: Winter Olympics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-count...
- Stadium/Arena: Depends in where the Winter Olympics are being held http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-count...
- First played: 1924 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-count...
- All-time series record: Norway with 87 medals over the years http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-count...
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Background
Cross-country Skiing was invented in the cold North, where skiing was needed to travel trough the snow-covered land, and in the 18th century Norwegian soldiers competed in skiing. http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Sports/All-Sports/Skiing/Cross-Country-Skiing/Cross-country-skiing-Equipment-and-History/ Olympic Cross-country Skiing has normally been dominated by the Nordic countries, and during the years Norway has won a total of 87 medals. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-country_skiing_at_the_Winter_Olympics
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Visa Launches First Global Olympic Marketing Campaign
Russia's Go World Web site spotlights Team Visa – Vancouver athletes oiga Zavyalova (cross-country skiing) and Albert Demchenko (luge). ...WELT ONLINE (November 09, 2009) -
Gordon Campbell: I'll Do My Best to Help Sochi Break the Records of Vancouver
The ski team has really improved. Both of our hockey teams. In curling, I think, we have a very good chance. And cross-country skiing, we have very good ...RIA Novosti (November 10, 2009) -
Jeux Olympiques hiver - Olympic Winter Games history
Vreni Schneider won a complete set of medals in Alpine skiing and Manuela Di Centa earned medals in all five events of crosscountry. ...sportquick (November 10, 2009) -
Wisconsin: CXC Announces Podiumwear as Offical Supplier
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) is pleased to announce Podiumwear Mt. Borah Custom as its official custom apparel supplier. ...Cross Country Skier (November 10, 2009)
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Huh: a biathlon commonly refers to the Olympic sport of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Seams like an unlikely duo.
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RT @KTVZSPORTS: Olympic Zone segment tonight on 3-time Olympic Cross Country Skier Dan Simaneau. He helped put US XC Skiing on the map
@Sunriver_Condo | November 06, 2009 06:22 AM -
Olympic Zone segment tonight on 3-time Olympic Cross Country Skier Dan Simaneau. He helped put US XC Skiing on the map in Sariejvo in 1984
@KTVZSPORTS | November 06, 2009 06:06 AM -
Cross-country skiing sprint events RT @SportBC: What [#2010 #Olympic] event are you most excited for?
@rumon | November 03, 2009 07:56 PM
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Visa Launches First Global Olympic Marketing Campaign | PIN Debit ...
Russia's Go World Web site spotlights Team Visa - Vancouver athletes OIga Zavyalova (cross-country skiing) and Albert Demchenko (luge). Athlete Support & Olympic Sponsorship Activation Visa believes that the Games begin and end with the ...pindebit.blogspot.com (November 10, 2009) -
How to Make the U.S. Olympic Team :: First Tracks!! Online Ski ...
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. Olympic cross country athletes will be selected first from current season standings on the 2009-10 FIS Cross Country World Cup. Additional athletes will next be named by discretion of the head cross country coach. ...firsttracksonline.com (November 09, 2009) -
The Road to Whistler and the New Zealand Olympic Team: Ben Koons
Born and raised in Dunedin, on the South Island, he grew up participating in a variety of sports but only cross country skied a handful of times. His family moved to Maine when Ben was fourteen and he started his freshman year as a hockey player at Messalonskee High .... I have read from your local paper, the Otago Daily Times, that t...fasterskier.com (November 10, 2009) -
History of Ireland in the Winter Olympics: The Irish Looking for ...
Although Ireland does not have an extensive history to draw on in the Winter Olympics, one of the athletes has significant experience - only in the Summer Games. Paul Griffin, representing Ireland in cross-country skiing, finished 6th ...suite101.com (November 09, 2009)
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View All Olympic Cross Country Skiing Questions (980) | Ask a QuestionWhats the best Cross Country equipment for a beginner (Woman)? 50 yrs old, 52, 125 lbs. (1 Answer)I would say Atomic , they have a lot of different styles What type of skiing is she going to be doing??? Is she touring, skating, or classicing? If you ... read moreWill Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? (3 Answers)No. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asJbJtbZ1m4 read moreShould ski instructors be tipped? (4 Answers)I was a CASI Ski Instructor and a pro paid Ski Patrol for 4 years. Tipping an instructor is optional. More often then not, at the conclusion of a multi-week ... read more
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