Utilizing every major muscle group, cross-country skiing is one of the most difficult endurance sports in the Olympics, and USANA is ready to support Cross Country Canada in their pursuit for the gold. Help USANA cheer them on in their events February 15–28.
For many of the Cross Country Canada team, Torino was their first trip to the Olympics. Building on that experience, this stellar team has shown amazing improvement over the past four years and is now ready to contend with the best athletes in the sport.
With the strongest men’s and women’s teams Canada has ever assembled, many competing have already proven their talent by winning medals at the World Championships and the World Cup.
Cross Country Canada competes in the two styles of cross-country skiing at the Olympics:
Classical: Similar to ski-exercise machines, skiers use a straight stride and must stay within predetermined parallel tracks; this was the only style allowed at the Olympics until 1988.
Freestyle: Reminiscent of speed skaters, skiers push off with each ski on each stride; this type of skiing is much faster than classical.
Though it has a rich history, don’t think that cross-country skiing is a thing of the past. Cross-country ski competition is experiencing a revolution, attracting fans from all over the world. And Cross Country Canada is at the forefront of the sport. This is why USANA is a proud sponsor of Cross Country Canada, supplying them with the nutrition they need make it onto the medal stand in Vancouver.
Be sure to watch on January 29 as Cross Country Canada selects their Olympic team.
