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Olympics Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing has been an event at the Winter Olympics since the first winter games in 1924 and includes individual and group races of varying lengths.
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What distance did the olympic skiers on cross country skiing?
There are various distances and various team events. Distances differ from men to women (and sometimes by course), but in general (with completion times):
Men
1.5 km Sprint (3:35)
2X3X1.6 km Team Sprint (19:00)
15 km Individual Start (33:40)
30 km Pursuit (1:15:10)
50 km Mass Start (2:05:35)
4x10 km Relay (1:45:05) (24:35 fast team members, 27:50 for slower)
Women
1.5 km Sprint (3:38)
2X3x1.4 km Team Sprint (18:03)
10 km Individual Start (24:58)
15 km Pursuit (39:58)
30 km Mass Start (1:30:33)
4x5 km Relay (55:20) (12:50 fast team members, 14:45 for slower)
How do you get better at cross country?
you get better by going out to do a mile everyday and u will cut down minutes by alot!
Answer:doing a mile every day is good but once you build up your endurance start going 2 miles, then 3 miles, then 4 miles and so on. also hills, sprints, and repetitions help. it is also a good idea to work on your leg muscles in a gym.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My coach has us do 15-30 minute runs. Hills, and sprints will do ya good. Also do different grounds to get you used to different tracks.
Russian skier Raisa Smetanina is 65 years old (birthdate: February 29, 1952).
What is the distance of a college cross country meet?
The range of a college XC meets can range from a 5K (2.98-3.1 miles), 8K (4.8-5 miles), or 10K (5.9-6.1 miles).
Typically 5K (3.1 miles) or 6K (3.8) for women and 8K (4.8) for men.
What is Olympic cross-country skiing?
Olympic cross-country skiing is many people racing to see who can get to the finish line faster by cross-country skiing, or skiing on flat land.
How many medals are given for skiing based disciplines at the winter Olympics?
Alpine Skiing There are four disciplines-Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super Combined, and Super G
Men and Women
Gold, Silver, Bronze
So, 24 total medals given out for Alpine
Is cross country good for a 6th grader?
Sure, if you are a good runner! I am a 12 yr old girl. You usually run 2 miles for a race. I can finish that in 10-12 minutes.
What is the Olympic event in which you cross country ski and have to shoot an arrow?
That Olympic event is called the biathlon.
Actually, in the Olympic biathlon, athletes cross-country ski and then shoot a rifle at a target. There is a variation of the biathlon called the archery biathlon where the athletes cross-country ski and then use a bow and arrow to shoot at a target, but although it is popular in certain countries (especially Canada and Russia), it is not an Olympic event.
How do you plan a cross country route?
Some ideas for beginning the planning process:
* Take a look at a big map and pick some prime spots you definitely want to see.
* Calculate more time than you think you need. Your vehicle might break down or you may decide in the middle to stop somewhere you hadn't planned for (that can happen a lot).
* Speak to people who have done it. There's a lot of great advice out there, waiting to be taken.
How much are Jarvinen cross country skis 126 Olympia Mitalia?
I just bought a pair for 5 Swiss francs (= 5 US $)
What sport is best exercise cross country skiing or swimming?
Cross country and swimming. Swimming builds upper body. Cross country builds leg muscle
What is a cross-country road trip?
A cross-country road trip is means that you travel across a country.(typically in a car) The distance traveled is completely up to the driver.
Is nordic skiing more dangerous than alpine skiing?
It really depends on whether your talking about in the Olympics or referring to Nordic skiing as cross country skiing.
Nordic events
Ski jumping: is quite dangerous, but due to the steepness of the landing area, is not as dangerous as you might think.
Cross country skiing: carries very little dangers.
Combined event: carries the same dangers above.
Alpine events such as the slalom, downhill event, super giant slalom ect......
Often feature high speed crashes, this is very likely to injure any skier, so i would say that alpine skiing is more dangerous.
What is a DIN ski binding chart?
DIN is a German standard for the release settings on your ski bindings. The setting is determined by a combination of skier height, weight, boot length, and skiing ability.
Adjusting the DIN setting either compresses or decompresses a spring in the binding. That compression determines just how much force is required for the bindings to move and release the boot. Higher settings require more force, lower settings require less.
Here is a web page that explains it and shows a DIN chart (about halfway down the page):
http://www.skiernet.com/ski-gear-guide.html
You can adjust DIN settings yourself, as most shops will just use the same DIN chart and information anyway when setting it, and will charge you for it. BUT Springs flex, wear, and corrode over time, so the numbers on your bindings may not reflect what the spring will actually do. To have this checked (for instance on older bindings) you need to ask for a BFU test, where a machine physically tests the spring. The spring will also wear out faster if it is set very high (near the max DIN setting on your particular binding, usually a highlighted number), so be aware of this factor.
Why do people assume that cross country is not an important sport?
People do not see it as so because they do not like running. Running is on of the hardest things to do. Cross Country and Track (distance) are the hardest sports in the world because you need discipline, mental toughness, endurance, and speed. Other sports aren't used to having to actually do work and stay healthy. They eat and drink what they want. If anyone tells you that cross country isn't a sport and it takes no talent, skill, or thought, invite them on a run.
What does ski equipment consist of?
skis; poles; ski boots; jacket; snow pants; binding for the skis (if they didn't come with any); mittens; ski sock; helmet; goggles; if your face get cold a scarf, head band or one of those things that covers your face but not your eyes; warm cloth to wear; if your feet and hand get cold hand warmers and feet warmers.
Is cross country skiing the same as skiing?
No cross-country skiing and skiing are two completely different things. They require different equipment. There are "slope" skis which most people are used to that attach to your foot and boot completely. The cross country skis have your heel loose to make it easier to propel yourself forward. Skiing is done on a slope or mountain and cross country isn't necessarily on a hill. They go across all sorts of terrain.
What do the numbers stamped on the sidewall of cross country skis mean?
The numbers could indicate your kick zone in relation to how tall you are. However, the sidewalls of skis vary from brand to brand.
