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Race Recap: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Claims Maiden Kitzbuhel Win in First of Two Hahnenkhamm World Cup Downhills

The downhill in Kitzbuhel, Austria, is the crown jewel of the men’s alpine skiing world cup tour. The event is prestigious, dangerous and a win in Kitzbuhel is one of the most respected accolades in sport. The course is known as The Streif and traditionally runs just over two miles and features a maximum incline of 85%. Friday’s race start was […]

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Phil Tremblay | January 21, 2022
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Race Recap: Kilde, Kriechmayr Take Wins in Legendary Downhill World Cups In Wengen, Switzerland

Wengen, Switzerland is one of the most iconic and classic downhill races on the Men’s FIS World Cup circuit. Known as the Lauberhorn, the downhill track in Wengen is the longest on the tour with a length of 2.65 miles (4.27km). When the full course is run, times safely cross the two-and-a-half minute mark. Most of the other Men’s downhills are […]

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Phil Tremblay | January 18, 2022
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Race Report: Matthias Mayer Opens Downhill Season With Strong Win In Lake Louise, Canada

Debatably the most-watched ski racing discipline, the 2021/22 Downhill series kicked off in stormy conditions this weekend in Lake Louise, Canada. Downhill features pure speed, with athletes reaching speeds up to and over 150km/h (93mph) through a single, timed run. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Louise found itself back on the calendar as the season opener […]

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Phil Tremblay | November 30, 2021
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