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Nordic combined racer Bill Demong

Adirondack Nordic combined skier competes in Japan

by Brian Mann

Feb 23, 2007 — World championships are underway in Sapporo, Japan, for the Nordic Combined, a sport that combines cross-country ski racing with long distance ski jumping. One of the top competitors in the world is Bill DeMong from Vermontville. He's having his best year since 2002. He checked in with Brian Mann to talk about the season and this weekend's race. Go to full article

Bill Demong from Vermontville sails over the Italian Alps (N. Battaglia)

Vermontville's Demong Finishes 25th In Nordic Combined

by Brian Mann

Feb 21, 2006 — The Olympics continue today in Italy. Vermontville native Bill Demong competed Tuesday in the Nordic combined, an event that combines ski jumping with cross-country racing. He finished 25th in a field of 49 racers. Brian Mann caught up with Bill's mother Helen while the race was still underway. Go to full article

Vermontville Champion Injured in Germany

by Brian Mann

Aug 23, 2002 — A top North Nountry ski-racer has been hospitalized in Germany, following a head-injury suffered in a hotel swimming pool. Vermontville's Bill Demong fractured his skull on Wednesday in the town of Winterberg. Martha Foley reports. Go to full article

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