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Light the Torch – Beijing Olympics and Other Olympic News

Archive for the ‘Cross Country Skiing’ Category

February 12th, 2006

Norwegian Frode Estil takes Silver in dramatic 30 km pursuit

Dramatic fall, but manages to take 2nd place
It happened only few seconds after start - in the crowd of people out from the start gold favorite Estil takes a fall and breaks his skis and sticks.
(Translated) “It was extremely clumsy of me. My ski slipped and I fell. From behind came 70 guys that […]

By jon -- 1 comment

February 12th, 2006

Cross-Country Skiing - Ladies’ 15 km Pursuit

Beckie Scott of Canada was in (and out of) the lead around the 9.9 km mark .. but finally ended up in 6th place. The race started 10:00 am local time or 4:00 am ET.
Unofficial Results
1st place - Estonia - Kristina Smigun (42:48.7)
2nd place - Czech Replublic - Katerina Neumannova(42:50.6 / +1.9)
3rd place - […]

By HART -- 0 comments

February 10th, 2006

Is a Blood Doping Scandal Brewing in Turin?

Could a doping scandal be brewing or is this just a case of cross country skiers keeping up with the Jones’?  Hey, he/she is doing it, so I have to do it to compete with them.  Whatever the case, why if this practice is illegal is the suspension only for five days?
Eight Olympic cross-country skiers, […]

By Scott -- 0 comments