Alpine skiing-Feuz heads to Beijing on back of Kitzbuehel triumph
:Switzerland's Beat Feuz heads to the Beijing Olympics in top form after winning the prestigious men's downhill at Kitzbuehel on Sunday with a time of 1:56.68.
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Elena Curtoni prevails in super-G as Sofia Goggia crashes out again
Italy celebrated a home winner of the super-G in Cortina D'Ampezzo although it was not the name everyone expected as Elena Curtoni claimed her second World Cup triumph. Curtoni crossed the finish line in 1:20.98 for her first super-G World Cup success, with Austrian Tamara Tippler taking the silver medal in a time of 1:21.07 — 0.09 seconds behind.
Thomas Pieters wins Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot at Yas Links
Belgian Thomas Pieters held his nerve to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by one shot at Yas Links.
Curtoni prevails in super-G as Goggia crashes out again
Italy celebrated a home winner of the super-G in Cortina D'Ampezzo although it was not the name everyone expected as Elena Curtoni claimed her second World Cup triumph. Curtoni crossed the finish line in 1:20.98 for her first super-G World Cup success, with Austrian Tamara Tippler taking the silver medal in a time of 1:21.07 — 0.09 seconds behind. Ad/> Switzerland's Michelle Gisin completed the podium, 0.24 seconds off the pace, as Curtoni's compatriot Sofia Goggia crashed for the second time in as many weeks.
Alpine skiing-Switzerland's Feuz poised for Kitzbuehel glory
Switzerland's Beat Feuz was on course for victory in the men's downhill at Kitzbuehel on Sunday after taking a strong lead with a time of 1:56.68 after the top contenders had completed their runs.
Alpine skiing-Curtoni wins Cortina d'Ampezzo super-G as Goggia crashes out
:Elena Curtoni won World Cup super-G in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday as fellow Italian Sofia Goggia crashed, a little over two weeks before the speed events at the Beijing Olympic Games.
Exclusive: ‘He’s inspired a ton of little racers today’ – Mikaela Shiffrin reacts to Dave Ryding win
American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin has said Great Britain’s Dave Ryding has “inspired a ton of little racers today” after he created his own piece of history by winning the Slalom at Kitzbuhel. Ryding, 35, stunned the field in Austria to take the first World Cup Slalom win in British history in what was an emotional scene for everyone involved. Ad/> Speaking exclusively to Eurosport after the result, Shiffrin, who has been a vocal champion of the British team, was full of praise for what Ryding had achieved.
Wolfgang Kindl secures maiden European title at St Moritz luge World Cup, Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken also star
Austria's Wolfgang Kindl became a European champion for the first time as he won the men's race in the St Moritz luge World Cup. The Austrian produced the second-fastest time of the day in run two to claim his 10th World Cup win and was joined on the podium by compatriot Nico Gleirscher. Ad/> Kindl has claimed a maiden European title having won three silvers and bronze previously and adds the gold to his two World Championship titles won in 2017.