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Origone wins first World Cup race at the Subaru Velocity Challenge

March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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After a weather-related hiccup at yesterday's unofficial training run, the racers enjoyed clear blue skies and sunshine today at the first World Cup race for the Subaru Velocity Challenge and FIS Speed Ski World Cup. With a speed of 169.40 km/h, Italy's Simone Origone dominated the Speed 1 Men's division. His brother Ivan Origone is in … [Read more...]

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Turning waste management into skiing opportunities

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Denmark is leading the way in “green” thinking for skiers and snowboarders with its new announcement for a waste management plant that doubles as a ski hill. The massive project, costing DKK 3.5 billion or over CAD $637 million, is due for completion in 2016, and consists of a futuristic waste management facility that acts as both a … [Read more...]

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In speed skiing, age is just a number

March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This year's participants show that age is just a number when it comes to joining the 2011 Subaru Velocity Challenge and FIS Speed Ski World Cup. What counts more is courage, skill and determination. The youngest age that FIS would allow for speed skiing is 15 years old. This year, a handful of participants couldn't wait to get started. Luckily … [Read more...]

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