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Cross-country skiing.
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∙ 2010-02-15 22:24:54
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Which athlete has won the most gold medals for the US in the winter Olympics?
Bjoern Dahlie of Norway (crosscountry skiing)
What is faster skiing or snow boarding?
skiing
Which olympic sport uses the most energy and burns the most calories?
Hockey, 5000m speed skating and long crosscountry skiing
Do you need a helmet for crosscountry skiing?
My advice is to always wear a helmet when you go skiing. It can be very dangerous if you dont have one, because the snow is hard to land on. Even if you go skiing in deep snow, you never know if there are stones hidden underneath it.
What is faster running downhill or skiing downhill?
skiing downhill is much faster. An pro skiier will achieve speeds of up to 80mph on a typical downhill course. The current downhill ski record stands at just over 151mph
When was CrossCountry created?
CrossCountry was created in 2007.
What is cross-country skiing also called?
Crosscountry skiing, otherwise called Nordic skiing or XC skiing, is a colder time of year sport that includes skiing across significant distances over fluctuated landscape. Nordic skiing is the name given to it because it was first practiced in Scandinavia and other Nordic countries during the winter as a means of transportation. Crosscountry skiing varies from downhill skiing in that it includes skiing on compliment territory, and the skis are longer and more slender, permitting the skier to skim over the snow as opposed to cut turns. It is a popular winter exercise and endurance sport that is enjoyed by both recreational and competitive skiers.
How can i become better at crosscountry in 2 weeks?
I would recommend running twice a day (It really helped me).
What are the benefits of fartlek training for a duathalon?
Because they help you with your pace and tghey help you go faster and slower during your race so you don't run out of energy. I know this because i am a track/crosscountry runner and i had to do these for crosscountry.
When was Virgin CrossCountry created?
Virgin CrossCountry was created in 1997.
When did Virgin CrossCountry end?
Virgin CrossCountry ended in 2007.
What events are in the winter olympic games?
alpine skiing, crosscountry skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping, speed skating, luge, short track speed skating, freestyle skiing. Speed skiing, bandy, and skijoring were semonstration sports but never were titled OFFICIAL WINTER GAME SPORTS.
