Winter Olympics - Olympic Skiing
Winter Olympic skiing events including alpine skiing, ski jumping, freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, and nordic combined events, plus Winter Olympic news, updates, and results.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Birds of Prey - Beaver …
Here's my preview for the 2010 Birds of Prey men's alpine racing this weekend at Beaver Creek, Colorado, starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
Here's my preview for the 2010 Birds of Prey men's alpine racing this weekend at Beaver Creek, Colorado, starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Lake Louise, Canada, Women's Al…
Here's my preview for the 2010 women's events this weekend at Lake Louise, Canada, starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
Here's my preview for the 2010 women's events this weekend at Lake Louise, Canada, starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
2010 Aspen Winternational Women's GS and Slalom Results
Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany won the Aspen Winternational Giant Slalom race and Sarka Zahrobska of the Czech Republic easily took the gold in the Slalom race for the second year in a row.
Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany won the Aspen Winternational Giant Slalom race and Sarka Zahrobska of the Czech Republic easily took the gold in the Slalom race for the second year in a row.
Lake Louise Men's DH and Super G Results
Didier Cuche of Switzerland won the Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup Dowhill while Canadian Manuel Osborne-Paradis gave the hometown crowd a lot to cheer for as he raced to a gold medal win in the Super G.
Didier Cuche of Switzerland won the Lake Louise Audi FIS Ski World Cup Dowhill while Canadian Manuel Osborne-Paradis gave the hometown crowd a lot to cheer for as he raced to a gold medal win in the Super G.
Olympic Skiing - 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
The XXI Winter Olympics take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in February, 2010. Skiing events include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined), freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, and nordic combined, which involves ski jumping and cross country skiing.
The XXI Winter Olympics take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in February, 2010. Skiing events include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined), freestyle skiing, cross country skiing, and nordic combined, which involves ski jumping and cross country skiing.
Winter Olympics - Skiing News, Events, and Schedules
Winter Olympic Games skiing news, events, schedules, and announcements.
Winter Olympic Games skiing news, events, schedules, and announcements.
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics - US Ski Team
With a year to go the U.S. Ski Team has asked several of this year's team members and contenders for the Olympic team for their thoughts as the Games get closer.
With a year to go the U.S. Ski Team has asked several of this year's team members and contenders for the Olympic team for their thoughts as the Games get closer.
Vancouver Olympics - Skiing Venues
The men's and women's Olympic Alpine ski races - Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super Combined - will take place at Whistler Blackcomb Resort, specifically on Whistler Mountain, about 70 miles from Vancouver.
The men's and women's Olympic Alpine ski races - Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super Combined - will take place at Whistler Blackcomb Resort, specifically on Whistler Mountain, about 70 miles from Vancouver.
2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team
Two-time World Cup overall champion and double World Championships gold medalist Lindsey Vonn along with Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety and Julia Mancuso lead a high caliber group of athletes named to the 2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
Two-time World Cup overall champion and double World Championships gold medalist Lindsey Vonn along with Olympic gold medalists Ted Ligety and Julia Mancuso lead a high caliber group of athletes named to the 2010 U.S. Alpine Ski Team.
2010 Vancouver Olympics Alpine Skiing Schedule
Alpine skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for alpine skiing coverage. Alpine skiing Olympic events include downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and super combined.
Alpine skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for alpine skiing coverage. Alpine skiing Olympic events include downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and super combined.
Skiing Highlights in the History of the Winter Olympics
Skiing highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics.
Skiing highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics.
Nordic Combined Skiing Competition Overview
An overview of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Nordic Combined ski racing competition events.
An overview of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Nordic Combined ski racing competition events.
Alpine Ski Racing Analysis
Here's my analysis of the 2009 World Cup alpine ski racing season by discipline. By reviewing the immediate past performances of the probable Olympic racers we can get a feel of who or what country will be favored in the individual Alpine disciplines.
Here's my analysis of the 2009 World Cup alpine ski racing season by discipline. By reviewing the immediate past performances of the probable Olympic racers we can get a feel of who or what country will be favored in the individual Alpine disciplines.
Cross Country Skiing Competition Overview
An overview of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Cross Country ski racing competition events.
An overview of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Cross Country ski racing competition events.
2010 Vancouver Cross Country Skiing Schedule
Cross country skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled times for cross country skiing events.
Cross country skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled times for cross country skiing events.
Olympics Freestyle Ski Competition Overview
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Freestyle skiing will see the debut of the Ski Cross competition. Ski Cross joins the Aerial and Mogul competitions to fill the Freestyle Olympic schedule. Aerials were first seen in Olympic competition in 1994 while freestyle moguls became a sanctioned discipline "way back" in 1992 at Albertville, France.
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Freestyle skiing will see the debut of the Ski Cross competition. Ski Cross joins the Aerial and Mogul competitions to fill the Freestyle Olympic schedule. Aerials were first seen in Olympic competition in 1994 while freestyle moguls became a sanctioned discipline "way back" in 1992 at Albertville, France.
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing Competition E…
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing competition events will consist of men and women mogul, aerial and ski cross events. Aerials were first seen in Olympic competiton in 1994 while freestyle moguls became a santioned discipline "way back" in 1992 at Albertville, France. The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics will see the debut of olympic Ski Cross competition.
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing competition events will consist of men and women mogul, aerial and ski cross events. Aerials were first seen in Olympic competiton in 1994 while freestyle moguls became a santioned discipline "way back" in 1992 at Albertville, France. The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics will see the debut of olympic Ski Cross competition.
2010 Vancouver Freestyle Skiing Schedule
Freestyle skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for freestyle skiing.
Freestyle skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for freestyle skiing.
2010 Vancouver Nordic Combined Skiing Schedule
Nordic combined skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for Nordic combined skiing. Nordic combined skiing Olympic events include ski jumping and cross country.
Nordic combined skiing schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for Nordic combined skiing. Nordic combined skiing Olympic events include ski jumping and cross country.
2010 Vancouver Ski Jumping Schedule
Ski Jumping schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for ski jumping.
Ski Jumping schedule for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics including dates, times, and scheduled air times for ski jumping.
2010 Winter Olympics Skiing - Alpine Ski Racing Contenders
I think the best way to analyze the 2010 Winter Olympic ski races is to take a close look at the 2009 World Cup race season. Most of the ski racers competing in Vancouver will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
I think the best way to analyze the 2010 Winter Olympic ski races is to take a close look at the 2009 World Cup race season. Most of the ski racers competing in Vancouver will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Men's Downhill
During the 2008 - 09 World Cup racing season no one male racer stood out to the degree that Lindsey Vonn did on the women's circuit. That doesn't mean that the men didn't have some great contests during the season. What it does mean is that the men's Alpine WC racing division is wide open in all the disciplines.
During the 2008 - 09 World Cup racing season no one male racer stood out to the degree that Lindsey Vonn did on the women's circuit. That doesn't mean that the men didn't have some great contests during the season. What it does mean is that the men's Alpine WC racing division is wide open in all the disciplines.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Men's Giant Slalom
By reviewing the immediate past performances of the probable Olympic racers we can get a feel of who or what country will be favored in the individual Alpine disciplines. I think this is especially true for 2009 since it was a World Championship season and everybody was charged up for the races in Val d'Isere. So let's take a look at the 2009 Mens Downhill races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
By reviewing the immediate past performances of the probable Olympic racers we can get a feel of who or what country will be favored in the individual Alpine disciplines. I think this is especially true for 2009 since it was a World Championship season and everybody was charged up for the races in Val d'Isere. So let's take a look at the 2009 Mens Downhill races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Men's Slalom
Let's take a look at the 2009 Mens Slalom races and see how the top nation's skiers finished up for top ten standings. Like past performances in other sports this can point out who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
Let's take a look at the 2009 Mens Slalom races and see how the top nation's skiers finished up for top ten standings. Like past performances in other sports this can point out who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Men's Super G
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competition results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Men's Super G races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competition results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Men's Super G races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Men's Super Combined
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competition results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Men's Super Combined races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competition results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Men's Super Combined races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
2010 Winter Olympics Skiing - Women's Downhill Preview
When it comes to previewing the 2010 Women's Downhill, all the USA medals were won by Lindsey Vonn. Also, the only other U.S. woman to score in the top ten was Julia Mancusco, but the Swiss Team put seven different ladies in the top ten total, Dominique Gisen five times.
When it comes to previewing the 2010 Women's Downhill, all the USA medals were won by Lindsey Vonn. Also, the only other U.S. woman to score in the top ten was Julia Mancusco, but the Swiss Team put seven different ladies in the top ten total, Dominique Gisen five times.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Women's Giant Slalom
Most of the ski racers competing the women's giant slalom in the Vancouver Olympics will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
Most of the ski racers competing the women's giant slalom in the Vancouver Olympics will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Women's Slalom
Most of the ski racers competing in the women's slalom in the Vancouver Olympics will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
Most of the ski racers competing in the women's slalom in the Vancouver Olympics will be the veterans who have raced on their country's World Cup A Team.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Women's Super Combined
Be assured that on the Olympic Women's Super Combined course the favorites will be doing their absolute best but when the best make the tiniest mistake or let up just a little there are a lot of lot of racers striving for that fastest time measured in hundredths of a second. Taking a look at who came out on top and who almost won in recent competitions is a good place to start to get a feel how the Olympic racers may stack up.
Be assured that on the Olympic Women's Super Combined course the favorites will be doing their absolute best but when the best make the tiniest mistake or let up just a little there are a lot of lot of racers striving for that fastest time measured in hundredths of a second. Taking a look at who came out on top and who almost won in recent competitions is a good place to start to get a feel how the Olympic racers may stack up.
2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Ski Racing Preview - Women's Super G
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competion results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Women's super G races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
In any premier head-to-head sports competitions where the best of the best compete, there are favorites and "Also Competing." Examining past performances can provide a lot of insight into future competion results. However, on any given day a "dark horse," pumped up and coming out of the blue - can win. Let's take a look at the 2009 Women's super G races and see who and what nations may be the favorites going into the 2010 race season and the 2010 Olympics.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Aspen, Colorado
Here's my preview for the 2010 women's Winternational events this weekend at Aspen, Colorado starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
Here's my preview for the 2010 women's Winternational events this weekend at Aspen, Colorado starting with a look at the 2009 event results.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Levi, Finland
The 2010 Audi Alpine FIS Ski World Cup Women's and Men's Slalom races on November 15-16, 2009 are the first technical races of the 2010 season. This marks the second stop on the alpine racing Road To the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
The 2010 Audi Alpine FIS Ski World Cup Women's and Men's Slalom races on November 15-16, 2009 are the first technical races of the 2010 season. This marks the second stop on the alpine racing Road To the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Levi Men's Slalom Results
Reinfried Herbst, Austrian slalom specialist who finished 5th in the 2009 World Cup event standings, finished .28 seconds ahead of Croatian Ivica Kostelic to win Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Slalom at Levi, Finland. Reigning World Cup slalom champion, Jean-Baptiste Grange of France rounded out the podium in third place.
Reinfried Herbst, Austrian slalom specialist who finished 5th in the 2009 World Cup event standings, finished .28 seconds ahead of Croatian Ivica Kostelic to win Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Slalom at Levi, Finland. Reigning World Cup slalom champion, Jean-Baptiste Grange of France rounded out the podium in third place.
Levi Women's Slalom Results
Maria Riesch of Germany, the reigning World Cup slalom champion, beat her friend Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. by .08 seconds in the Levi, Finland Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Women’s Slalom. Riesch led after the first run by .22 and although Vonn charged back with the fastest second run it wasn’t enough to pass Riesch in total time.
Maria Riesch of Germany, the reigning World Cup slalom champion, beat her friend Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. by .08 seconds in the Levi, Finland Audi FIS Alpine World Cup Women’s Slalom. Riesch led after the first run by .22 and although Vonn charged back with the fastest second run it wasn’t enough to pass Riesch in total time.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Sölden, Austria
The October 24 - 25, 2009 Men's and Women's Giant Slalom races high above Sölden, Austria on the Rettenbach Glacier mark the start of the 2010 Audi Alpine FIS Ski World Cup racing season and the start on the alpine racing Road To the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
The October 24 - 25, 2009 Men's and Women's Giant Slalom races high above Sölden, Austria on the Rettenbach Glacier mark the start of the 2010 Audi Alpine FIS Ski World Cup racing season and the start on the alpine racing Road To the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Road to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics - Lake Louise, Canada
both the Downhill and the Super G can be wide open races at Lake Louise and I have a feeling both hometown Canada and the U.S. Team are prepped to podium here.
both the Downhill and the Super G can be wide open races at Lake Louise and I have a feeling both hometown Canada and the U.S. Team are prepped to podium here.
Understanding Alpine Ski Racing
Alpine ski racing consists of five men's events and five women's events. The rules and race configuration are the same for men and women but the courses differ mostly notably in length.
Alpine ski racing consists of five men's events and five women's events. The rules and race configuration are the same for men and women but the courses differ mostly notably in length.
Understanding Cross Country Ski Racing
Cross country skiing races are contested in twelve events consisting of both men and women individual and national team races.
Cross country skiing races are contested in twelve events consisting of both men and women individual and national team races.
Understanding Freestyle Skiing
The International Ski Federation (FIS) first approved freestyle skiing as a discipline in 1979. It wasn't until 1986 that a World Championship consisting of mogul, aerial, and ballet competition was held in Tignes, France. Freestyle skiing was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary in 1988. Mogul skiing was added to the official games at Albertville in 1992.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) first approved freestyle skiing as a discipline in 1979. It wasn't until 1986 that a World Championship consisting of mogul, aerial, and ballet competition was held in Tignes, France. Freestyle skiing was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympic Games in Calgary in 1988. Mogul skiing was added to the official games at Albertville in 1992.
Understanding Nordic Combined Ski Racing
There are three Nordic Combined events. All are men's events, which consist of a ski jumping competition, and a cross-country skiing race.
There are three Nordic Combined events. All are men's events, which consist of a ski jumping competition, and a cross-country skiing race.
Understanding Ski Jumping
Ski Jumping competition results are based on a total point system combining style points and distance points.
Ski Jumping competition results are based on a total point system combining style points and distance points.
Winter Olympics - Vancouver 2010
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics including a timeline and information on training, schedules, and venues.
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics including a timeline and information on training, schedules, and venues.
Sölden Women's Giant Slalom Results
Tanja Poutiainen of Finland, the 09 GS event champion, and Kathrin Zettel of Austria, last year's Sölden winner and GS event runnerup, battled for podium slots at the Solden, Austria, World Cup Giant Slalom. This year Tanja takes the gold but only by 1 one-hundredth of a second over Kathrin.
Tanja Poutiainen of Finland, the 09 GS event champion, and Kathrin Zettel of Austria, last year's Sölden winner and GS event runnerup, battled for podium slots at the Solden, Austria, World Cup Giant Slalom. This year Tanja takes the gold but only by 1 one-hundredth of a second over Kathrin.
Sölden Men's Giant Slalom Results
Didier Cuche of Switzerland and U.S. racer Ted Ligety each took a step up the podium after the Sölden, Austria, World Cup Giant Slalom. Cuche claimed first place with a combined time of 2:21.45 followed in second place by Ligety who was .40 seconds behind in total time.
Didier Cuche of Switzerland and U.S. racer Ted Ligety each took a step up the podium after the Sölden, Austria, World Cup Giant Slalom. Cuche claimed first place with a combined time of 2:21.45 followed in second place by Ligety who was .40 seconds behind in total time.