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What is the format of Olympic cross-country skiing races?

Learn how Olympic cross-country skiing works — explore race formats (sprint, distance, relay, skiathlon), timing methods, ...

Herringbone not just a fabric pattern but a cross country ski technique

In fact, the “V” or wedge herringbone is the opposite of the snowplow. Your ski tips are apart and your tails are together.
The Berkshire Eagle

What goes into the wax: High school Nordic ski teams talk technique ahead of states

Ahead of Tuesday's state championship meet, The Eagle takes a look behind the curtain at what goes underneath cross-country ...
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What are the Olympic cross-country skiing events?

Discover the basics of Olympic cross-country skiing — learn about event types (sprint, distance, team relay, skiathlon), ...
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Jessie Diggins earns first cross-country skiing World Cup classic win in breakthrough

Before this season began, Jessie Diggins was asked what keeps her motivated after all of her cross-country skiing success. “There are definitely things that I have not won,” she said on Nov. 25, ...
The Berkshire Eagle

Greylock girls, Wahconah boys take lone Classic race of the Berkshire County Nordic ski season

The Mount Greylock girls and Wahconah boys took team titles in a "classic" style Nordic ski race on Wednesday, taking ...

Cross-Country Skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics: How It Works and Competition Schedule

As the excitement builds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, one sport that stands out for its rich history and demanding nature is cross-country skiing.