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Monthly Archives: February 2016
World Juniors Update: Silver!
Day 3 dawned with clear skies again and hard early morning snow, but the impact of the sun on the “Russian Trampolone” section meant early start numbers ruled the day. In last nights’ team captains meeting, Mens coach Johnny Kucera saw … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine Skiing, FIS, Gold Medal Pathway, skiracing, Sochi2016, winter sport, Young Guns
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World Juniors Update: Defining excellence
After a brilliant opening to the 2016 World Juniors, day 2 dawned to the forecast rain and fog. The FIS Race Directors wisely spurred the men out for a very soggy inspection of the track, to permit a jam-packed program … Continue reading
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Tagged FIS, Gold Medal Pathway, skiracing, Sochi2016, winter sport
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World Juniors Update: Bulletproof
The Western Caucasus mountains were in their glory this morning. Majestic white pinnacles against the blue cloudless sky. A great day for downhill. The clear night and spring-like conditions meant the race track was firm and fast for the opening … Continue reading
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Tagged fundraising, Gold Medal Pathway, skiracing, Sochi2016, Young Guns
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World Juniors Update: Ready, set ….
M The skies cleared early this morning allowing training to get underway. Thanks to the hard work of the volunteers and course workers, with a pinch of salt the track was ready to be tested – same track for ladies … Continue reading
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World Juniors Update: A Bit Moist
Rain was predicted for 6:00am and unfortunately the weather forecaster was bang-on. Throughout the day, the upper mountain was blanketed with heavy snow, with a steady downpour on the lower mountain. So no downhill training today. For the record, 17cm … Continue reading
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World Juniors Update: Welcome to Sochi
White peaks framed the final approach to Sochi International airport, as the Swiss charter flight made the final approach into the 2014 Olympic city. For the next ten days, the alpine ski venue of Rosa Khutor, nestled in the western … Continue reading