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Mountaineering Sport News
SkiMo-France, Spain, Switzerland shine in sport's Games debut
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 22 : Milano Cortina's only new Olympic sport, ski mountaineering, might have debuted in a snowstorm in Bormio, but the races went smoothly with lively crowds, leaving athletes hopeful it will not be the sport's last time on the global stage.
Ragged England undone by Ireland's greater desire and intent
LONDON, Feb 21 : England's performance in their record 42-21 Twickenham thrashing by Ireland on Saturday was a combination of technical and tactical failures but the overriding feeling was that the visitors had showed more intent in everything they did.
SkiMo-US pair defy Europe-dominated rankings to come fourth in mixed relay
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 : Despite Europe dominating the ski mountaineering rankings, the two relative newcomers from the United States fought their way to fourth place in Saturday’s mixed relay race at the Milano Cortina Games.
SkiMo-France's Harrop and Anselmet claim inaugural mixed relay gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 : France's world champions Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the inaugural Olympic ski mountaineering mixed relay title on Saturday after leading from the first lap, making up for the disappointment of not winning the individual sprint titles.
SkiMo-France's Harrop and Anselmet win inaugural mixed relay gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 : French world champions Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the inaugural Olympic ski mountaineering mixed relay title on Saturday after leading from the first lap.
SkiMo-American pair strive to push through Europe-dominated ski mountaineering ranks
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 21 : With Europe dominating the ski mountaineering ranks, a non-European nation may not be in the fight for medals in Saturday’s mixed relay race at the Milano Cortina Games, but the newcomers from the United States are determined to give it a try.
Price of glory: rising costs putting Alpine skiing out of reach for some young talents
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Feb 20 : The thrill Alpine skiers delivered during the Milano Cortina Olympics may soon become more difficult to achieve for aspiring youngsters as new generations of athletes struggle with the soaring costs of a sport that is becoming increasingly elite.