Tag: Skiing
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Lindsey Vonn to miss final World Cup race but still aiming for Milan Cortina Olympics after knee crash
Lindsey Vonn sits out final World Cup race after knee crash Legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn will not race in the final World Cup super-G of the season after she crashed and injured her left knee during a training session, her coach confirmed to The Associated Press. The accident—the latest setback in a career defined…
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Lindsey Vonn Skips Final Lead-Up Race but Stays on Track for Milan-Cortina Olympics after Knee Crash
Vonn Skips World Cup Super-G After Rough Day on the Slopes In a setback ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Lindsey Vonn did not race in Saturday’s World Cup super-G after a scary crash that left her with a knee concern. Her coach confirmed to The Associated Press that while Vonn will not compete in…
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Irish Teen Allegedly Fled After High-Speed Skiing Accident in Austria
Overview An Irish teenager, aged 14, is accused of fleeing the scene after a high-speed skiing accident on a popular slope in Schmittenhöhe, Austria. The incident, which occurred on a Saturday, resulted in the death of a 49-year-old man. Local police have launched a search for the boy, who authorities say left the area following…
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Irish Teen Allegedly Fled After High-Speed Skiing Accident
Tragic incident on Schmittenhöhe mountain A 49-year-old man died after a high-speed skiing collision on Saturday at Schmittenhöhe, a popular tourist slope in Austria. Local authorities say the incident involved a 14-year-old Irish boy who is alleged to have fled the scene, triggering a manhunt as investigators work to determine the exact sequence of events…
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Back in Business: Le Massif Reopens After Three-Week Strike
Le Massif Reopens, Marking a Return to Ski Season The mountaintop in Quebec’s Charlevoix region is set to welcome skiers again as Le Massif plans to reopen this Saturday after a three-week unlimited strike by its unionized staff. With a vote of 91% in favour of the contract proposal, union members signaled their readiness to…
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Sprint Races Open Final Para Biathlon World Cup in Jakuszyce: Sunshine, Frost, and Fast Times
Jakuszyce Sets the Stage for a Season-Closing Showdown Jakuszyce, Poland, welcomed para biathlon athletes to a day of crisp air, clear skies, and a fast 7.5-kilometer sprint course. The final stage of the IBU Para Biathlon World Cup season offered spectators a compelling mix of precision shooting and blazing Nordic skiing, with athletes eager to…
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Eight Dead in Austrian Alps Avalanches as Rescuers Urge Skiers to Heed Warnings
Tragedy in the Austrian Alps underscores avalanche risk A series of avalanches across the Austrian Alps has claimed eight lives over the past days, with three Czech skiers among the latest victims, police said on Saturday. The tragedies add to a mounting toll as heavy snow and challenging conditions persist in the region, forcing authorities…
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Five Dead in Austrian Avalanches as Alps See Unrelenting Snowfall
Two Avalanches in Austria Take Five Lives Two separate avalanches in Austria’s Alps have claimed five lives, authorities reported on Friday. The incidents come amid ongoing heavy snowfall that has blanketed mountain regions across the country and neighboring Alpine nations, renewing concerns about avalanche risk for residents and visitors alike. According to Austrian broadcaster ORF,…
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Jakara Anthony Dominates: Australia’s Most Successful World Cup Skier Secures 26th Moguls Title
Historic milestone for Australian skiing Jakara Anthony has etched her name deeper into the annals of alpine skiing, claiming her 26th Moguls World Cup title with a decisive victory at Waterville Valley, United States. This remarkable feat not only underlines her consistency and skill but also establishes her as the most successful Australian World Cup…
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Jakara Anthony: Australia’s Moguls Record-Breaker and Olympic Hopeful
Historic win makes Jakara Anthony Australia’s most successful World Cup skier Jakara Anthony has etched her name in Australian sport history by clinching her 26th Moguls World Cup title, a milestone that elevates her to the pinnacle of her country’s skiing legacy. The victory at Waterville Valley in the United States marks a standout moment…