Olympics-Alpine skiing-Shiffrin lurks as Scheyer takes lead in combined
By Simon Evans
Snowboarding Sport News
For snowboarders and skiers, tunes and good vibes fuel Olympic chill
ZHANGJIAKOU, Hebei: For skiers and snowboarders at the Beijing Olympics, getting into the right headspace before dropping in is half the battle. That's where music - and good vibes - comes in.
Mikaela Shiffrin loans Sofia Goggia’s skis for combined event at Winter Olympics and ‘almost cries’ at message left
Mikaela Shiffrin borrowed Sofia Goggia’s skis for the downhill segment of the combined event at the Winter Olympics, and “almost started crying” at the message left by the Italian. Goggia won silver in the downhill two days ago, and the 2018 Olympic champion leant her Atomic skis to Shiffrin as the American went for gold in the combined on Thursday. Ad/> Shiffrin remains in contention heading into the slalom, which takes place at 6am GMT on Thursday, having finished fifth in the downhill.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Ester Ledecka in combined contention as Christine Scheyer leads after downhill at Beijing 2022
Christine Scheyer leads the way in the women’s combined after posting the fastest time in the downhill at the Winter Olympics, but favourite Mikaela Shiffrin and the remarkable Ester Ledecka remain in contention going into the slalom. Shiffrin finished fifth in the downhill segment of the combined event at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Centre, 0.56 seconds behind Scheyer.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin lurks as Scheyer takes lead in combined
YANQING, China : Austria's Christine Scheyer was in pole position after the downhill leg of the women's combined on Thursday but American favourite Mikaela Shiffrin was within striking distance as she searches for her first medal of the Beijing Games.
Olympic legacy of Canadian freeski pioneer Sarah Burke continues to shine 10 years after her death
Canada's Cassie Sharpe is set to defend her Olympic gold medal as the women's freeski halfpipe event gets underway in Beijing, but it was another Canadian who helped make it all possible.
Winter Olympian Jamie Nicholls celebrates importance of local sports facilities
Two-time Olympian Jamie Nicholls has paid tribute to vital local facilities such as Halifax Ski Slope for their key role in providing a platform for those inspired by the Winter Olympic Games to give snowsports a go.
Fuller labels Ryding 'GOAT of the North' after Olympic run inspires next generation
DAVE RYDING is the undisputed ‘GOAT of the North’ and should serve as an inspiration to the next generation of burgeoning British snowsport talent, reckons former Olympic snowboard star Aimee Fuller.