Tag Archives: Alpine Skiing

Downhill: Transforming experience … into results

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Ken Read

UPDATED (July 21) – For over two decades the Canadian Rockies have been a picture-perfect backdrop for athletes, coaches and volunteers working tirelessly to deliver one of the most reliable race blocks on the FIS calendar. Over a three-week period … Continue reading →

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Downhill … where are we going?

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Ken Read

Downhill has always been at the cutting edge of alpine ski racing. Bold, brassy and bullish – always pushing the limits of excitement. From the spectacular recoveries of Toni Sailer on the Tofana in the 1956 Cortina Olympics to Franz … Continue reading →

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Fresh adrenaline: boost for the speed events

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Ken Read

One of the hotter topics this past week at the FIS Congress was the debate over a new starting format for speed events of downhill and super G. Under a very clear directive from FIS Council, the alpine community was … Continue reading →

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Cancun: Ski capital of the world (this week)

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Ken Read

I admit it. Since my first FIS Congress, we’ve traveled to some pretty interesting locations. Well known cities like Rio, Melbourne and Vancouver. Historic cities like Dubrovnik, Prague and Capetown. But while my passport has a few exotic stamps, but … Continue reading →

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Custodians of Culture

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Ken Read

Ski racing is driven by passionate people. We see it everywhere around us. Athletes are driven by lofty goals. Coaches mentor excellence. Our events, clubs and Boards steered by dedicated volunteers, officials, parents and sponsors. The focus of passion is … Continue reading →

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Bravo Larisa. Thank you.

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Ken Read

The wise athlete knows best. Larisa Yurkiw has proved this both on and off the snow throughout her remarkable career. Continue reading →

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Lessons from the snow: objective review

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ken Read

It may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in sport. Gap analysis is a critical tool to deeply evaluate and improve performance. It’s the final wrap-up of each competitive season and the starting point of a new one. The … Continue reading →

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Courageous, but not so unusual anymore

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ken Read

(Updated Apr. 20) In early January, The Denver Post profiled US Ski Team athlete Hig Roberts after his World Cup debut in Soelden, Austria. It was a pretty typical move into the big leagues. Hig earned four starts and didn’t … Continue reading →

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A journey continues ….

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ken Read

Nearly a year ago we started on an independent pathway in the world of ski racing. In a sport where the tradition of “Team” runs deep, to embark on this new journey was intimidating to say the least. Several weeks … Continue reading →

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World Juniors Update: Tough sport, tougher athletes

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Ken Read

It was the final day: slalom events for both men and ladies and the race to the wire for the Marc Hodler Trophy to crown the leading junior ski nation for 2016. If only the weather forecast could have given … Continue reading →

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