nedeľa 22. februára 2009

FIS NORDIC SKI CHAMPIONSHIP 2009


FIS NORDIC SKI CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

is a world championship in nordic skiing disciplines / cross country skiing, ski jumping and nordic combined / which is held in Liberec , Czech Republic. It is the first time that this country is hosting such big skiing event. It was only one common event in history of Czechoslovakia – 1970 World Championship in Śtrbské pleso. So it is a big sporting a and social occasion for our „brothers“.
The areal consist of two jumping hills , biathlon ring and nature cross country ring.

Jumping areal „Ješted “ Cross country areal „Vešec”


This championship is also unique that women starting in ski jumping challenge for the first time ! The first women ski jumping winner is Lindsey Van from USA


Slovakia have also athletes at this event. Our country represents two cross country skiers Martin Bajčičák and Ivan Bátory. Yesterday they started in 15km race and they gained 10th and 17th place that is very good result because comepetition is very high. They will start on Tuesday in 20 km race yet. So we will keep ones fingers crossed boys !!!

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