Olympic Winter Games: Who Will Represent?

In case you were wondering...

Here are some of Salomon's top Canuck nordic athletes that will be representing our 'colours' and racing on Salomon's latest skis, boots and bindings this winter at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley!

Cross Country Skiing

Ivan Babikov: Distance Specialist - The 'pitbull' as his teammates call him, is fresh off a Top 10 at the FIS Tour de Ski and looking to improve on his 13th at the 2006 Torino Winter Games, where he raced under the Russian Flag colours. Look for this powerful skier for a shot at the podium in the 30km Pursuit and 50km Distance events. Website/Twitter feed: www.ivanbabikov.com

Stefan Kuhn: Sprint Specialist - Look for Stefan to be a genuine threat in the sprint events. From skier to cook and back to skier...Read on Stefan's comeback story that appreared in the Rocky Mountain Outlook article a few weeks back. Website: www.stefankuhn1.com

Biathlon


Rosanna Crawford: After a difficult year with medical issues, Rosanna is back in great form and looking forward to join her sister Chandra, as well as a strong women's biathlon contingent at the Games. Read more...Randy Starkman article - Toronto Star
Blog: www.blooger-rosanna.blogspot.com

Megan Imrie: This Manitoba native has been improving every year and is looking forward to showing her talen in her first Olympic Games. Read up on Megan's 'furry' tales that appeared in the Calgary Herald last year, or check out her Website: www.meganimrie.com

Para-Nordic Skiers

Robbie Weldon - Brian Barrie (guide)

Mark Arendz

Other Boot/Binding athletes:

Alex Harvey (XC)
Devon Kershaw (XC)

Sara Renner (XC)

Brian McKeever (Para-Nordic and Olympic Games!)
Robin McKeever (Para-Nordic Guide)

More to be added when selection are completed...

Babikov Sets Fastest Time in Stage 5 of FIS Tour de Ski!

Ivan Babikov (CAN) Salomon Skis, Boots and Bindings started this handicapped style (old pursuit) race in 36th position over 1:30 down to the leaders and finished in 9th position just 37 seconds down!

Check out the full report at: www.salomonracing.com or HERE

DiCenta (ITA) leads Kershaw and Babikov at the halfway mark


Babikov and Kershaw exchanged most of the lead while chasing the lead pack.


Hellner (SWE) leads Oestesen out of the start - Hellner would finish 3rd in a sprint finish against Northug (NOR) and Cologna (Swiss)

Italy's Follis took the victory in the women's 15km Skate!

Product News: Equipe 10 LAB Skate Ski

50/50 Power Distribution Camber:
By continually balancing front and rear power distribution, kicking forces and power surges od not overpower the snow, and changes in snow conditions or terrain do not overpower the skier. Pure glide, top speed and unsurpassed stability!


G5 Zeolit Base:
World Cup performnace base with maximum universal performance + Zeolit additive for increased wax absorption and retention.


Specific Warm and Cold Constructions:
In addition to the base grind differences, the warm ski has a shoter glide zone for reduced wet snow suction, while the cold condition skis have a longer glide zone to maximize edge hold, and glide in colder snow temperatures.