Tag Archives: Racing
Vonn Dominates Kandahar Downhill
Vonn Leads Garmisch Training Run
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany – It’s a little bit like Groundhog Day here in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. First, it was a fresh snowfall, featuring wet, heavy snow into the wee hours of the morning on Thursday. Then, spring-like temperatures of nearly 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with fog and precipitation hit Garmisch once again. Wait a … Continue Reading ››
Positive First Impressions for PyeongChang 2018
Jeongseon, South Korea – You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and it looks like PyeongChang 2018 is off to a great start with the men’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup events kicking off at the Jeongseon Alpine Center in South Korea this week with plenty of athlete praise, even though there’s … Continue reading Positive First Impressions for PyeongChang 2018
Risks and Rewards: The Story of Snowboardcross
Aspen, CO – Snowboardcross is one of the most nail-biting of all Olympic sports. Six athletes line up side by side to vault themselves through a crazy course of bumps, banks, berms and massive jumps – all with their rivals just an elbow away. “I still get rattled every time I’m in the start,” says Lindsey … Continue reading Risks and Rewards: The Story of Snowboardcross
Shiffrin Gets Back on Skis
Georgetown, CO – The U.S. Ski Team’s Mikaela Shiffrin was back on skis on Saturday at Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area, the first time in eight weeks since suffering a bone bruise, hairline fracture and partially torn ligament in her right knee in December. “Guess what I did today…..?” Shiffrin, 20, posted to Facebook. “Nope, not skydiving.. No … Continue reading Shiffrin Gets Back on Skis
Warm Weather Washes Away World Cups
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany & Maribor, Slovenia – Warm, wet weather and soft, unfavorable course conditions cancelled both the men and women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup races scheduled for Sunday. At the women’s slalom in Maribor, Slovenia, start times were move back as crews worked on fine-tuning the Pohorje 2 course. However, after 24 racers completed … Continue reading Warm Weather Washes Away World Cups