Women Ski Jumpers to Exhibit Sport at Annual Benefit
Park City, UT – The number one-ranked U.S. women’s ski jumping team, based in Park City, will be holding its annual gala fundraising event at 6 p.m. next Friday, July 13, at the Utah Olympic Park.
Category Archives: World Cup
Russia Bans Alpine Skier, Snowboarder for Doping
Moscow, Russia – The Russian alpine skiing federation on Tuesday announced suspensions for two of the country’s snow sports athletes — one snowboarder and one alpine skier — after blood tests drawn this past winter revealed banned substances. Snowboarder Svetlana Vinogradova, 24, received a two-year ban … Continue Reading ››
British Snowboard Coach Found Hanged
Grateley, UK – Team GB snowboarding coach Nelson “Nelly” Pratt was found hanged in the garage of his family’s home in Grateley, Hampshire last week. He was 33. Nelson Pratt (photo: Natalie Mayer) In addition to … Continue Reading ››
Omischl to Coach Canadian Mogul Team
Vancouver (BC), Canada – The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association (CFSA) has hired veteran aerialist Steve Omischl as its air mogul coach in the lead-up to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. A three-time Olympian who won 40 FIS World Cup medals, four World Championship podiums and four overall titles in his 11-year tenure with the … Continue reading Omischl to Coach Canadian Mogul Team
Erhard Joins USSA Alpine Coaching Staff
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has added veteran coach Thomas Erhard to its alpine coaching staff. Erhard, whose extensive career includes elite alpine coaching at every level including USSA clubs, the U.S. Ski Team and international programs, was recently on snow at Mt. Hood, Ore. working with the U.S. … Continue reading Erhard Joins USSA Alpine Coaching Staff
Canadian Ski Team Hires Austrian Coach Kurt Mayr
Calgary (AB), Canada – Austrian ski coach Kurt Mayr is hoping to put Canada’s best female downhill and super G skiers on the fast track to the podium after being appointed head coach of the ladies’ speed team. The 41-year-old has worked with Austria’s national alpine team since 2002 and is best known for coaching … Continue reading Canadian Ski Team Hires Austrian Coach Kurt Mayr
World Cup Ski Racer Anja Paerson Announces She’s a Lesbian and Pregnant
Stockholm, Sweden – Barely three months after announcing her retirement from the World Cup circuit, Swedish ski racer Anja Paerson confirmed in a radio show broadcast in her home country on Saturday that she’s a lesbian in a long-term relationship, and that she’s pregnant. [caption id=”attachment_21202″ … Continue Reading ››
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