词条 | Nordic skiing |
释义 | Nordic skiing also called classic skiing ![]() The other important aspect of a race is the style of skiing. Until the 1970s there was only one style, now called classic, in which skiers follow parallel tracks. A more productive type of cross-country skiing was popularized by American Bill Koch when he used a skating stride, pushing his skis outside the parallel tracks. His innovative style is now used in freestyle events. The freestyle technique requires longer poles and shorter skis than the classic style. It also requires higher boots that give improved ankle support. Classic individual Nordic events were included in the first Winter Olympic program in 1924; Alpine events (downhill and slalom) were not added until 1948. A Nordic World Cup for cross-country events has been awarded since 1979. The governing body is the International Ski Federation (Fédération Internationale de Ski, or FIS). |
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