IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships
25 February - 5 March

SOLLEFTEA 2013 - Media Centre

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Russia reign supreme at Nordic Worlds

Russia’s Roman Petushkov and Mikhailina Lysova each won five gold medals at the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

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Kubo turns silver into gold

The IPC's athlete of the month in January wins his first gold medal of the World Championships ahead of three time World Champion Roman Petushkov.

Russia's Roman Petushkov takes lead over teammate Irek Zaripov

IPC Nordic Worlds open in Solleftea

The 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships are taking place in Solleftea, Sweden, from 25 February to 5 March.

Irek Zaripov

Russia golden on first day in Solleftea

Roman Petushkov and Maria Iovleva started the gold rush for Russia to open the 2013 IPC Nordic Skiing World Championships.

A picture of a man skiing a biathlon

What to watch: February

Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in February.