Women battle bumpy course in Olympic downhill training
Hobbled by a bruised shin that had her out of ski boots and off skis for several days, Lindsey Vonn still managed to put down the fastest training time in an interestingly divided Olympic training session in Whistler on Monday.
First gold medal for Didier Defago
A year after his thrilling double win in the two foremost ‘Classics' in Alpine Ski Racing - Wengen and Kitzbühel - Didier Defago again eclipsed all famous rivals today at Whistler Mountain to win the showcase men's Olympic Alpine skiing downhill.
Big gold for Defago, Svindal silver and Bode bronze
After becoming the world junior super G champion, it was 14 years later that 32-year-old Didier Defago landed his next significant gold medal.
Preview: All set for men's downhill and ladies training
The Olympic men's downhill race will open as planned at 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, as colder temperatures set in Sunday night in Whistler.
The women will run the first part of their downhill run at 10 a.m. Monday ending at the slalom start, then completing the course after the men's race.
Vancouver welcomes the world with glowing hearts
On Friday night, the Vancouver Opening Ceremony officially proclaimed the XXI Olympic Winter Games open.
Anja Paerson ready for exciting weeks at Whistler Mountain
Lindsey Vonn's shin may have become one of the top stories of the Winter Olympics so far in Alpine Skiing but her experienced rival Swede Anja Paerson is quietly getting ready for the up-coming snow battles.
Men's downhill rescheduled for Monday, February 15
The new start time for the men's alpine skiing downhill competition at Whistler Creekside is Monday, February 15, at 10:30 local time.








