Cross+Country+skiing

Cross Country Skiing is the oldest type of skiing. It was made from the need to travel over snow-covered terain. In the 19th centry, it was developed as sa sport.
Origin This sport was originated from Norwegian. For many centries, in the snow-covered North, peopleneeded skiis to hunt and gather firewood for the winter. With so much snow, skiing was needed to stay in social contact with others. The word "ski" is a Norwegian word which comes from the word "skid". Rules objective: atheletes race along a predetermined course of different lengths and different types of skiing; either classical style or free style, depending on the race. Races can be individual start races or dash-for-the-line mass starts, depending on the event. The tracks can be 10, 15, 30, and even 50 km long.

Important Terms

classic technique- atheletes use a forward stride in which both skiis stay parallel to each other

cordur- a small ridge in the snow left behind by a grooming machine

diagonal stride- a classic ski technique in which the poles are planted alternatly on the opposite side to the kick while maintaining a forward lean with the torso.

The curent leading countries are Switzerlin and Sweeten with two gold metals.

Made by: Jacob and Lauren.