27May 2019 by DS News Team
Vidar Løfshus, ex Boss Of Team Norway, Got New Job – And It Might Surprise You

Vidar Løfshus, ex Boss Of Team Norway, Got New Job – And It Might Surprise You

Leaders, Newsfeed
Vidar Løfshus did not go to work for the Chinese as many predicted after he resigned his commission earlier this year - instead he went to insurance company. Løfshus was the boss of the Norwegian cross-country national team from 2011 to 2019, and during his reign the team won 12 Olympic and 23 World Championships gold medal, possibly the best period in the history of the Norwegian xcskiing ever. His new employer is Fremtind Forsikring, newly formed insurance company, owned by SpareBank 1 and DNB - both of which were/are major sponsors of Team Norway. A 49-year old Løfshus, who has business administration degree, will be responsible for culture and performance development atthe company.
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25May 2019 by DS News Team
Charlotte Kalla: Tour de Ski Prize Money Now Is Less Than What I Got 11 Years Ago.

Charlotte Kalla: Tour de Ski Prize Money Now Is Less Than What I Got 11 Years Ago.

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Almost half, actually. When Charlotte Kalla herself triumphed in the second edition of Tour de Ski, spectacularly overtaking then-leader Virpi Kuitinen on the final Alpe Cermis climb, she took home almost 100.000 Swiss franks as the series winner. TdS Winner-2019, Ingvild Flugstad Östberg, was rewarded with CHF 55,000 - almost half. "The TdS prize money needs to be raised because it is less for a victory in the tour now than when I won eleven years ago.... I think the money is definitely important factor" triple Olymoic champion told Swedish TT news agency Quite a few top skiers, including hot favorite Therese Johaug, season's sensation Ebba Andersson and, indeed, Kalla herself chose to skip TdS 2018/19.
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24May 2019 by DS News Team
Meet Those Who Go Against The Grain. At Least When It Comes To Choosing Skis

Meet Those Who Go Against The Grain. At Least When It Comes To Choosing Skis

Gear News, Newsfeed
We all know that this century all podiums at the World Cup/World Championships are being won on Fischer, Atomic, Rossignol, Madshus or Salomon ( collectively known as FARMS) skis. But some athletes go against the grain and use even in those august competitions the skis being made by the other manufacturers. One thing strikes us as a bit odd: male skiers are very traditional while female ones are much more open to experimenting. At least when it comes to choosing their skis. That - or we simply missed those daring, ready to try something new men at the World Cup scene. One way or the other, there are only ladies in our image collection today [caption id="attachment_11506" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Say hello to Czech International Sandra Schützová and her distinct red-nosed…
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24May 2019 by DS News Team
Tara Geraghty-Moats Sells Her Team USA Jacket Online. Why We Think It’s Big Deal

Tara Geraghty-Moats Sells Her Team USA Jacket Online. Why We Think It’s Big Deal

Newsfeed, Trivia
Tara Geraghty-Moats is the world's best Nordic Combiner. She's also a unique, out-of-mold personality who likes to do things differently. Case in point: Tara just put a bunch of her Team USA cloths on sale via Poshmark, sort of fancy eBay meets VSCO where you follow stars & influencers and could buy clothing they no longer need. Wanting to own a memento directly from your favorite star is one those basic human needs that could be traced through millennia. Finally somebody in the skiing world is giving fans a chance. Well done , Tara, for trailblazing there - once again.
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