Russian skiers developing for 2014 Sochi Games
Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. While a handful of Russians will compete in the men's downhill and super-combined this weekend, more than 10 women will race the following weekend in the same World Cup events.
World Cup ski races present a test for 2014 Games
With the likes of Lindsey Vonn and Aksel Lund Svindal coming to town, the Alpine skiing courses for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are about to get a very serious test. Following three days of official training runs at the Rosa Kutor resort, World Cup racing begins with a men's downhill and super-combined Saturday and Sunday, followed by the same events for women a week later.
Russian skiers developing before Sochi Olympics
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) -- Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Opposition Puts World Cup Super-Combined Event in Peril
The super combined was introduced to the World Cup in 2006, but it might not exist beyond next season.
Russian skiers developing skills, making presence known ahead of Sochi Olympics
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) -- Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Hirscher preparing for super-G to win ski overall
Slalom specialist Marcel Hirscher of Austria is preparing to start racing in the super-G in an attempt to win the overall World Cup title. Hirscher has won six technical races this season and is 116 points behind overall leader Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, who competes in all five disciplines. The Austrian ski federation says Hirscher, who is skipping this weekend's super-combined event in Sochi,...
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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) - Russian skiers appear more frequently on the World Cup ski circuit in Europe these days, their presence hard to miss at the upcoming Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Telemark World Cup returns to Steamboat Springs
The Telemark World Cup is continuing its globe-trotting trek with a stop in Steamboat Springs. The week begins Saturday with an opening ceremonies event and kicks into high gear Monday and Tuesday.
Fear no longer a factor as VanderBeek returns to World Cup ski circuit
The result doesn’t matter, says the man who spent years turning her into an elite skier on the slopes of the Chicopee Ski Club.