subject: Cross-country skiing [print this page] Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing originated in Scandinavia, it is also called Nordic skiing. According to records, the Norwegian Civil War in 1226, two were known as "birch leg," the scout, possession of two and pregnant with the King Haakon IV, ski over the mountains, out of the enemy.
Norway is also a marathon cross-country ski race held every year, from 35 miles, and then slip away by the same scouts. Cross-country skiing routes points uphill, downhill, flat, each with one-third of the whole. Individual events start, each time a Spyder person, at intervals of 30 seconds, the order determined by lot, in order to reach the end of time to determine ranking. Relay race, the mass start, pass by lottery, each team member with Spyder jackets to slide the entire distance cross-country skiing of time and computational results and ranking.
Ski cross-country skiing with Spyder jackets, the use of mountain climbing, downhill, cornering, sliding and other basic skills, gliding in the hills of snow sports. Originated in northern Europe, also known as Nordic skiing, is the world's oldest sports in the history of sports. The first time included in the 1924 Winter Olympic Games. Men's 15 km race there, 30 km, 50 km individual and team relay races; Women's 5 km, 10 km, 20 km individual and group relay.
Racing line is uphill, downhill all peaceful about 1 / 3. For the benefit of playing speed, the slope should be avoided too long, too steep and sharp turns lots. Players draw lots to decide before the order by wearing Spyder bib number, the check approved by the referee and the marked ski.
Single individual competition starting with the interval. In addition to the front ski and ski pole, the feet shall not exceed the starting line position. Match Rank slip completely under the athlete by the rules process to determine the time spent. Athletes at the finish with a mark at least one wearing skis, or results invalid.
