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Encyclopedia > David Chamberlain

David Chamberlain, born December 25, 1975, is a cross-country skier from the United States. He was born and raised in Wilton, Maine and was a standout in cross-country skiing in high school. He then attended Bates College, and was an All-American in skiing. December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Cross-country skiing (aka XC skiing) is an adventure and fitness activity as well as a competitive winter sport popular in many countries with large snowfields, primarily in Europe and Canada. ... Wilton is a town located in Franklin County, Maine. ... For other uses, see Bates (disambiguation), Bates (surname) Bates College is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1855, located in Lewiston, Maine, in the United States. ... All-American, a Broadway musical with book by Mel Brooks, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Lee Adams, opened in New York on March 19, 1962, and played 80 performances. ...


After entering the professional cross-country ski circuit, he signed with Fischer Skis and raced with Fischer Boots, Skis and Bindings, before signing with Atomic Skis, Alpina Sports, and Rottefella in time for the 2004-2005 season. Currently, he skis on Atomic skis, Rottefella bindings, and Alpina boots. This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Rottefella (lit. ...


He has competed in World Championship and World Cup races many times, and has won many races.


After narrowly missing the 2006 Olympic Team, many fans of his were angered and argued that he should have made the Olympic team. The fan's rebuttle was triggered due to the fact that he had incredibly consistent finishes in the races that decided the Olympic Team. Chamberlain was disappointed but, at the same time, took the route of an optimist, and plans to continue skiing with hopes of making the 2010 Olympic Team.


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