Category Archives: Olympic sport

#Davos2018 – Looking Into The Future Of Our Sport

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Ken Read

The athletes have moved on. A select few turn their focus to PyeongChang and competing in the Olympic Winter Games. Most return to their respective Continental Cup series in the Far East, Europa Cup or Nor-Am Tour. There are NCAA … Continue reading →

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Day 10: #Davos2018 – Norway’s Lie Sweeps Speed Crowns

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Ken Read

A little patience was required, as a dusting of overnight snow and unexpected fog delayed the start of today’s ladies downhill, the final event of the 2018 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships. “The light snowfall and fog actually helped … Continue reading →

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Day 9: #Davos 2018 – Arrival Of A French Rising Star

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Ken Read

There was one emerging World Cup rising star and 128 students who were given a lesson in racing on slick surfaces in today’s slalom, the final race for the men at the 2018 World Juniors. Clement Noel (FRA) who has … Continue reading →

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Day 8: #Davos2018 – Odermatt Gold Rush

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Ken Read

Marco Odermatt made his mark on this edition of the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships taking a record fifth gold medal. Today’s result was in giant slalom where he won his first Championship gold in the Sochi World Juniors. … Continue reading →

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Day 7: #Davos2018 – Why Is There A Swiss Gold Rush?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Ken Read

(Edited) Another day, another Gold medal for the host nation. Swiss technical ace Aline Danioth added a fifth gold today for the home team, as the ladies wrapped up their speed events with the Alpine Combined. Due to the visibility … Continue reading →

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Day 6: #Davos2018 – The Swiss Gold Rush Continues

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Ken Read

It was another busy day on the slopes above Davos with the ladies opening their speed races with the Super G and the men wrapping up their speed week with the Alpine Combined. To mesh the schedule, the men started … Continue reading →

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Day 5: #Davos2018

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Ken Read

The focus of the Junior World Championships shifted to the Bolgen t-bar of Davos-Platz, an ideal location to host the Alpine Team Event. With ease of access a raucous crowd was on hand to cheer on the Swiss Team which … Continue reading →

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Day 4: #Davos2018

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Ken Read

Courtesy Johan Monsen It was an action-packed day of racing on the Jakobshorn above Davos as the men took centre stage for the Super G. The skies cleared as predicted, but left more than 30cm. of snow, prompting an enormous … Continue reading →

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Day 2: #Davos2018

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Ken Read

It was a jam-packed day on the Jakobshorn slopes with the ladies slalom and a unique 2-run downhill format for the men. An approaching weather front, which threatens to bring high winds and 15+cm of snow, prompted the organizers to … Continue reading →

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Day 1: #Davos2018

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Ken Read

Brilliant blue skies welcome the athletes for the first day of competition in Davos. The 39th FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championship opened with the ladies giant slalom on Jakobshorn peak. Defending Marc Hodler Cup champions Austria got the Championship … Continue reading →

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