Posted: 11:11a ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Keys to Kitzbuehel according to Klammer
Hannenkahm is 'patchwork of ugly terrain' full of drops, criss-crosses, dives, traverses
By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
The Hannenkahm has become the most legendary two minutes of Alpine skiing on the planet. Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis and four-time champion Franz Klammer provide the keys to conquering Kitzbuehel.
Posted: 7:15a ET, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Kitzbuehel – The Ultimate Challenge
By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis skied the Hannenkahm 12 times and recalls those races marked by uncontrollable shaking, and soil-your-pants danger. He says Kitzbuehel defines what a downhill course should be.
Posted: 8:22a ET, Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wengen: Classier than Kitzbuhel
Why Switzerland's Lauberhorn downhill is insiders' favorite race
By James Jung, Universal Sports
Kitzbuhel's Hahnenkamm has always been the grand poobah of
downhill tracks, but talk to most insiders and you'll soon find out that Wengen's Lauberhorn is considered the most
classic race on the men's World Cup circuit.
Posted: 8:14a ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Will Hirscher go all the way?
With five wins, the 22-year old tech specialist has a legitimate shot at the overall World Cup title.
By James Jung, Universal Sports
With three wins in as many races, Marcel Hirscher--undefeated in 2012--now improbably sits atop the overall World Cup standings. Is the 22-year old Austrian poised to become the first tech skier to win the overall since Alberto Tomba?
Posted: 5:30a ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wengen - A One-Of-A-Kind Experience
By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
The Lauberhorn downhill race in Wengen is unlike anything else on the World Cup circuit, from its length to its four unique (and perilous) sections. Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis provides a firsthand account of the course.
Posted: 12:57p ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Good times in Zagreb
By Tina Maze, for Milka Ski Stars
Tina Maze loves Zagreb.
Posted: 6:08p ET, Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Bormio’s track tests fitness and fortitude
By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
Twenty seven years after his surprise bronze medal at the World Championships, Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis talks about Bormio's brutal course and why it has become one of the classic stops on the World Cup tour.
Posted: 5:43a ET, Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Saslong can leave you sucker-punched, soiled
Val Gardena's Saslong course features most-terrain laden section in downhill skiing
By Doug Lewis, Universal Sports
Universal Sports analyst Doug Lewis recalls inspecting Val Gardena's Saslong course as a freaked-out 19-year-old. The two-time Olympian explains why he feels it is the most fun downhill on the World Cup circuit.
Posted: 8:04a ET, Friday, December 9, 2011
Beaver Creek: Winners and losers
A look at who came out on top and who didn't following a week's worth of racing in Colorado
By James Jung, Universal Sports
With six races going down in seven days, there was plenty of telling skiing in Colorado this week. Let's take a closer look at who came out on top, and who didn't.
Posted: 12:48p ET, Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Vonn caught Tebow-ing
The newly single lady celebrates her fifth win of the year emulating the Denver Broncos QB
By James Jung, Universal Sports
The latest athlete to adopt the Tebowing meme? That would be America's Lindsey Vonn, who got down on one knee and genuflected after winning Wednesday's super-G in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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