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Cancelled Men’s WC Speed Races Rescheduled to Kvitfjell

OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Norwegian resort of Kvitfjell will host the canceled men's World Cup speed races in February. Svein Mundal, president of the organizing committee in Kvitfjell, says the races will be held Feb. 24-26 in connection with the scheduled event at the site. ...

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Lack of Snow Forces Cancellation of 1st Men’s WCup Downhill

LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) — Lack of snow in Canada has forced the cancellation of the first men's World Cup speed races of the season. The International Ski Federation says warm temperatures and "unfavorable weather forecasts" were also a factor in canceling the Nov...

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Iditarod Shortens Ceremonial Start Because of Lack of Snow

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A lack of snow in Alaska's largest city has led the world's most famous sled dog race to shorten its ceremonial start this weekend. The Iditarod Trail Committee said in a news release Wednesday that the route will be reduced to 3 miles from its normal 11 miles on Anchorage streets and trails...

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