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Russia Racks Up 10 Top-3 Finishes on Day 1
The Russian delegation once again showed its strength at the IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup, finishing strong on Day 1 of the Finals in Finland.
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IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup Continues in Finland
Though Russia is already the clear leader of the event, nothing will be decided until the final race for many of the individual trophies.
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Poland’s Rogowiec Wins Three Races at IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup
Rogowiec, a three-time Paralympic medallist, won the women's sprint, 5km and 15km.
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Contingent of Paralympians Nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards
Daniel Dias, Terezinha Guilhermina, Oscar Pistorious, Esther Vergeer, David Weir and Irek Zaripov all nominated for top award which will be presented in February.
![Irek Zaripov (RUS) competing at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.](/sites/default/files/images/120116164028273_97682587_10.jpg)
Russia and Ukraine Cruise in Biathlon Events at Nordic World Cup
The Russian men and Ukrainian women proved their strengths on the snow during the Biathlon portion of the first IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup event of the season.
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Belarus’ Shaptsiaboi has Ambitions for London and Sochi
Vasili Shaptsiaboi is showing his strength on both the track and on the snow.
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Sochi Prepares for 2012 Peace and Sport International Forum
Anatoly Pakhomov, Mayor of Sochi today received the Peace and Sport flag from HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Joel Bouzou, President and Founder of Peace and Sport, marking the fact that Sochi will be hosting the major peace-making sports event, the 6th Peace and Sport International Forum in 2012.