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2. Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics - Wikipedia

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   The women's events were first contested at the 1952 Winter Olympics. Summary ... Cross-country skiers 59 71 58 108 106 138 150 112 151 147 152 165 131 179 197 223 197 ...

3. Cross-country skiing (sport) - Wikipedia

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   For classic events, typical ski lengths are between 195 and 210 centimetres, while ski lengths for skating are 170 to 200 cm. [12] Skis for skating are also more rigid than skis for classical. [5] Skis are waxed for speed and, in the case of classic skis, traction when striding forward.

4. Cross-country skiing - Wikipedia

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   Cross-country ski equipment for skate-skiing (left) and classic-style skiing (right). Ski and pole lengths are different for each. Classic skis have a "grip zone" in the area under the binding. Skis used in cross-country are lighter and narrower than those used in alpine skiing. Ski bottoms are designed to provide a gliding surface and, for ...

5. Downhill (ski competition) - Wikipedia

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   In an attempt to increase safety, the 2003–2004 season saw the FIS increase the minimum sidecut radius for downhill skis to 45 metres (148 ft) from 40 metres (131 ft), and impose minimum ski lengths for the first time: 218 cm (7 ft 2 in) for men, and 210 cm (6 ft 11 in) for women. For the 2024-2025 season, the FIS began mandating the use of ...

6. Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics - Wikipedia

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   Cross-country skiing pictogram at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Venue: Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre: Dates: 10–25 February 2018: No. of events: 12 (6 men, 6 women)

7. List of FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in women ...

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   This is a list of medalists from the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in women's cross-country skiing. Numbers in brackets denotes number of victories in corresponding disciplines. Boldface denotes record number of victories.