Tag Archives: Gold Medal Pathway

Dave Ryding: World Cup Winner, Setting New Standards

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Ken Read

This Saturday on the famous “Ganslern” slalom hill at Kitzbuhel, 35-year old David Ryding of Great Britain broke multiple barriers. Perhaps the most important to him, was becoming the UK’s first World Cup winner in 55 years of the FIS … 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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Lake Louise Nor-Am – Preview

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Kevyn Read

With the men and women’s World Cup races wrapped up for another season at Lake Louise, now it’s time for the Next Generation of up and coming athletes to show what they can do on a world class track. For … Continue reading →

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Åre 2017: Team Canada takes gold!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Ken Read

Sveriges Alpina Nationalarenan, Åre – (updated) – Team Canada ended a string of close brushes with the podium with a dramatic win under the lights on a steep, challenging track that will host the 2019 World Championships. The exciting Nations … Continue reading →

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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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Calgary 2026?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Ken Read

Each winter, the Calgary region hosts up to seven annual World Cup events. Another four winter sports stage World Championship or quadrennial World Cups. Alberta is home to eight of the twelve winter National Sport Organizations. Canadian Sport Institute Calgary … Continue reading →

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Time to stand up for our athletes, for sport.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ken Read

The revelations of poor behavior in our world of sport and been pretty steady over recent months. Sadly, the focus goes off the real victims: Clean athletes. 99% of athletes. The hard-working communities of sports people who volunteer their time … 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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