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Alpine skiing World Cup faces questions from climate activists over racing on glaciers in October
Read full article: Alpine skiing World Cup faces questions from climate activists over racing on glaciers in OctoberThe Austrian resort of Soelden has hosted the first event of the Alpine skiing World Cup season for the 30th time with giant slalom races in late October.
Shiffrin's record follows 2 decades of US skiing success
Read full article: Shiffrin's record follows 2 decades of US skiing successMikaela Shiffrin's record 83rd World Cup victory is only the latest exploit by an American team that has been producing success after success on the circuit since Daron Rahlves and Bode Miller started it all off more than 20 years ago.
Like a legend: Kriechmayr wins 2 speed golds at ski worlds
Read full article: Like a legend: Kriechmayr wins 2 speed golds at ski worldsAustria's Vincent Kriechmayr sprays sparkling wine on the podium as he celebrates after winning the men's downhill, at the alpine ski World Championships in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb.14, 2021. A feat previously achieved only by two legends of men’s Alpine skiing was matched by Austrian skier Kriechmayr at the world championships on Sunday. Kriechmayr added downhill gold to the super-G title he won three days ago to complete the so-called speed double. Fellow Austrian Maier had done the same in 1999, American standout Miller six years later. “Hermann Maier is an Austrian legend and Bode Miller is a legend, too.