Brydon Top Canadian in 11th
She owned the Olympic Games and now Croatian Janica Kostelic can add the title World Champion to her ski racing resum
Apex Primed for Speedsters
Following a site inspection at Apex over the weekend by BC Alpine representatives, Technical Delegate (TD) for the Pontiac GMC events, Gerry Rinaldi was optimistic.
“By all reports, we should be able to host a safe, high quality race,” Rinaldi said. “The snow quality is good and the race organizers are currently working on the race track and safety requirements.
Aspen Winds Wreak Havoc on Women's DH
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Lustenberger, in her only her second downhill race in many years fought to get to the bottom, but soon after her stellar third interval time, she lost the battle and crashed. She was fourth after the third interval. Bruised and sore, but okay, head coach Nancy Jo O'Neill is deciding whether or not to enter her in Monday's super-G race. Coaches on hill commenting on Christina's run had this to say, “she was amazing in the upper turns.” and O'Neill was equally pleased, “Lusti performed well above expectation considering her limited experience and runs in downhill. Aspen has been a great experience for all the BC girls and I am exremely pleased with the improvements made here.”
Quebec's Sophie Splawinski who was in the hunt for a podium finish crash through the last gate and slid through the finish to land in 24th spot.
Other BC Athletes:
Alison Leighton, WMSC 38th 1:24.58
Charlotte Whitney, WMSC 24th 1:24.89
Anastasia Skyrabina, WMSC 44th 1:25.28
Rachel Nixon, VST, 57th 1:26.41
Wind was a huge factor is the race as was light visibility as the entire field of athletes struggled with inconsistent and strong gusts up-hill. Today's race was a gamble for all those entered as the start was delayed 90 minues for fresh snow removal and high winds.
Women's super-G action starts Monday and runs through Tuesday in Aspen, CO.
Turgeon Takes Gold and World Championship DH Crown
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Osborne Paradis Sixth in Nor-Am DH
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Dixon, of the BC Ski Team, started the run in 38th – survived a near fall and managed to climb the leaderboard crossing the line in one minute 30.26 seconds. Aaron Civitarese of Trail was 20th in one minute 30.50 seconds and Ben Chaddock of Richmond was 23rd, starting 50th, in 1:31.03. Dustin Fraser of Quathiaski Cove was 32nd in 1:31.95 and Vernon's Graham Kraft was 42nd in one minute 32.56 seconds. Marcus Waring of North Vancouver did not finish the first run.
MEN'S DH RESULTS – LE MASSIF, QC