Canmore 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup

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In case you missed it, High winds at the Alpensia Biathlon Centre forced organizers to reschedule the women's 15 km individual race for Feb 15 at 1:15 a.m. The men will race at 4:20 a.m.

Just released! Relive the Canmore 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup. Thank you Peter Collins Photography for the video!

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Photos from the pursuit races at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Photos from Pam Doyle, Lester Berezowski, and John McWhae

Thank you to the volunteers, the spectators, and our event partners for all of your tremendous support for the Canmore 2017 World Para Nordic Skiing World Cup. We successfully hosted 177 athletes and 101 team staff from 18 nations, 250 volunteers, and 2000 spectators from December 8-18, 2017!

Thank you also to the athletes who competed and inspired all of us, and good luck in the road to Pyeongchang!

Photo finish at the Men Pursuit Sitting Biathlon race this morning. Thanks Zone4.ca RapidCam

Photo finish dans la poursuite assise de biathlon masculine ce matin. Merci à Zone4.ca RapidCam

Natalie Wilkie, nominated Athlete of the week Canadian Paralympic Team Thank you CTV News and congratulations Natalie!

Natalie Wilkie est sélectionnée comme Athlète de la Semaine! Merci à et Félicitations Natalie!

Athlete of the Week: Natalie Wilkie Natalie Wilkie, who lost fingers during an accident in shop class in Grade 9, will represent Canada in the Paralympics.

The last chance to cheer on your favourite para-athletes is here. Para-Biathlon pursuit races are under way! Today's races are brought to you by Crossway Community Thrift. .

Dernière chance de venir encourager vos athlètes para nordiques préférés. La poursuite de biathlon paranordique est commencée! Les compétitions d'aujourd'hui vous sont présentées par Crossway Community Thrift.

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Canmore Alberta. Photos by Pam Doyle, John McWhae and Lester Berezowski

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?
Come out and cheer on the world's best para nordic skiing athletes this weekend (Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th) at the Canmore Nordic Centre!

Visit http://www.albertaworldcup.com for race schedules and info.

📷: Pam Doyle Photography

Saturday December 16th SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Horaire des épreuves Samedi 16 décembre:

10:00 AM BIATHLON WOMEN'S 6 KM, SITTING (3 x 2.0 km course)
10:30 AM BIATHLON MEN'S 7.5 KM, SITTING(3 x 2.5 km course)
12:30 PM BIATHLON WOMEN'S 6 KM, VISUALLY IMPAIRED (3 x 2.0 km course)
1:00 PM BIATHLON MEN'S 7.5 KM, VISUALLY IMPAIRED (3 x 2.5 km course)
2:00 PM BIATHLON WOMEN'S 6 KM, STANDING (3 x 2.0 km course)
2:30 PM BIATHLON MEN'S 7.5 KM, STANDING (3 x 2.5 km course)

📷: Pam Doyle Photography