2009

2

Jan

World Cup Alpine Skiing: Vonn 3rd in Semmering Slalom

Semmering, Austria – Reigning World Cup overall champion Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO) marked her third slalom podium of the year, taking the number three spot in Semmering Monday. Hailey Duke (Boise, ID) had a career-best finish, coming in eighth. Germany’s Maria Riesch won for her second slalom victory in a row.
Riesch, the leader after [...]

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2008

12

Dec

U.S. skiers once again fail to reach World Cup podium

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — At this week’s World Cup ski racing in the Colorado Rockies, the cream continues to rise to the top.
And the sluggish American skiers continue to take a long time getting to the bottom.
The good news for the U.S. skiers Saturday was that they crashed less than they did in Friday’s downhill. [...]

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