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Race Snapshot: TdS 15/35k Pursuit

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2014 01 03 Joran Cross Country
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Race Snapshot: 10/15k Freestyle Pursuit

As usual, the pursuit format creates odd incentives for the athletes which usually results better than usual races for many athletes (and worse for others). Men: Women:

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2013 12 01 Joran Cross Country
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Race Snapshot: Kuusamo 10/15k Classic Pursuit

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2012 12 02 Joran Cross Country
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How can we assess performances in stage race pursuits?

As with most stage races these days, the Tour de Ski included some handicap start pursuits. Generally, the athletes will start in a staggered fashion based upon their time back in the overall standings, and the first person to the finish line wins the stage. This creates some very unusual incentives for the athletes, depending […]

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2012 01 11 Joran Analysis
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Race Snapshot: TdS Freestyle Pursuit

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2012 01 05 Joran Cross Country
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Race Snapshot: Tour de Ski Handicap Pursuit

I’ve opted not to adjust the points on these, despite their being a a bit abnormal.  I think the performance comparisons are clear enough without making any alterations.  But, as you can see, there was definitely some concerted skiing in groups today.

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2011 01 06 Joran Uncategorized Comments (2)