FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Bormio

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The Alpine World Ski Championships 2013 in Schladming finished two days ago and Italy nailed two silver medals (Dominik Paris and Nadia Fanchini – DH) and a bronze (Manfred Moelgg – Giant Slalom.)

Dominik Paris – who won the DH races in Bormio and Kitzbuehel – was one of the favorites and his performance on the Planai has not only confirmed his excellent form, but also that mentally he is able to withstand the pressure. “It’s a great satisfaction for me, I skied well. I took more risks in the last part, but you need to push yourself to the limit if you want to get the medal. I gave it all. You can’t win if you don’t give it all. It was a good race,” said Paris during his post-race interview with RaiSport.

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Nadia Fanchini: another great race, another well-deserved silver medal! After a long period of suffering – the result of a series of injuries that affected her career – the athlete from Brescia is back on the podium. With this beautiful victory she can now face the future with renewed confidence. “It’s a dream come true. I can’t believe it. I’m speechless. I never gave up, even when challenges seemed stiff. You have to believe. This medal means a lot to me. I thought I was not going to be back on the podium. I’m really happy,” said and enthusiastic Nadia.

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The third Italian medal is Manfred Moelgg with his bronze in super giant, behind a spectacular Ted Ligety (Gold medal in giant slalom, SuperG and combined) and Marcel Hirscher (gold in slalom and silver in giant slalom). “I made a bad mistake and risked a lot but I kept calm and gave my best. This is a great medal for me…lots of emotions,” said Moelgg. The last time Italy won a medal in giant slalom was in Sierra Nevada in 1996, with Alberto Tomba and his first place.

The Schladming Alpine World Ski Championships have been also a springboard for Sofia Goggia, fourth place in SuperG behind athletes such as Tina Maze, Lara Gut and Julia Mancuso. Goggia – a 20 years old athlete from Bergamo – was close to the podium on the first day of race, the day when the organizers had to delay the start of the competition of almost four hours (for thirteen times,) because of the bad weather.

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The Women’s SuperG in Schladming will be remembered for Lindsey Vonn crash too. The American athlete shredded ligaments in her right knee and broke a bone but she has already undergone a successful surgery. The 2013 season is over for Kjetil Jansrud too. He tore his left knee ligaments during the men’s SuperG.

Lots of fans and spectators supported the athletes and it was an impressive result for Schladming, which has now passed the baton to Vail – Beaver Creek (host city of the WSC 2015.)

It’s now time to get back to FIS World Cup! Next Men’s DH will be in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Saturday, February 23, 2013.

Memories of the 2012 edition of Bormio DH! Enjoy the video and keep dreaming!

Incredible things happen on Stelvio. The crowded stands are full of fans, they scream and shout and you can really feel the excitement. It all ends with an equal first, and four athletes crossing the finish line separated by only 0″02: a nothing! For the first half and hour the kind of Italy that loves sports dreams a lot. It dreams of a triplet. Three Italians on the podium! Unbelievable! Reality will be different. But it will be equally unpredictable and surprising.

Dominik Paris and Austrian racer Hannes Reichelt are the winners with 1’58 “62. This is the first World Cup victory for the 23-years-old racer from South Tyrol. He has made a perfect race, pushing from the first to the last metre. He has faced Reichelt’s attack, who has also got his first downhill victory here in Bormio. But Reichelt had already won during the Finals in 2008: he surprised all and won the SG cup beating Didier Cuche, who started with what looked like an insurmountable advantage.

The Norwegian Aksel Lund Svindal is behind Paris and Reichelt with 0.01 and is the current World Cup leader. +0″02 for Austrian racer Klaus Kroll who is the outgoing champion of DH cup. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you in Bormio and want to watch the DH race live? There are many opportunities and places and remember that you can always watch it live on Eurosport (or RAI)

• Grand Stands or Finish area at Ski Stadium Atleti Azzurri d’Italia (Via Funivia):  Images and moments after the race will be broadcasted live on two giant screen (ski stadium -  50 sqm and Ciuk – 15mq).

• Along the edge of the slope: you can see the skiers go fast (more than 120 km/h) if you’re there and they’ll be just a few meters from you!  The edge of the slope is the best place to see the race. This is also the most suitable place for skiers and for all those who want to walk. Images and moments after the race will be broadcasted live on two giant screen (ski stadium -  50 sqm and Ciuk – 15mq).

It rarely happens to see such a full Piazza Kuerc. Many young people, many champions, and a party atmosphere full of expectations that has surprised even the racers.

However, the first person to be introduced and who has introduced the top fifteen racers of the world was Alberto Tomba, the “Bolognese” who brought fifty thousand people here in Bormio, in 1995.

“Do you remember me? Were you here in 1995? It’s been a few years, but I know this place and these mountains very well!” Tomba is a showman. As always. “You remember me because I skied with those yellow shorts, but during those Finals I won the giant slalom, two cups and the World Cup that I had been trying to reach for many years. It was a cool big party and I have wonderful memories. Thank you all! “

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Klaus Kroell is today’s fastest men on Stelvio! He’s very confident about tomorrow! Enjoy special content for German speaking fans!!

Christof Innerhofer has always great fun whenever he challenges Stelvio and doesn’t hide it!

Matteo Marsaglia isn’t satisfied of his two training here in Bormio. But he always has a beautiful smile on his face and prepares for tomorrow.

Jan Hudec was exhausted after yesterday’s training. Panda has energy for only one race He’s mentally preparing for tomorrow’s race!

Nyman goes straight to the point > “If you do not have adrenaline all you feel is pain!”