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Oh Canada!—James Crawford Wins Hahnenkamm Downhill & Cameron Alexander Comes 3rd in Kitzbühel, Austria

A Canadian storm swept across the famous Hahnenkamm slope of Kitzbühel, Austria, on Saturday, January 25, as James Crawford and teammate Cameron Alexander delivered a one-two punch in the men’s downhill, upending a stacked field of European contenders on one of skiing’s most legendary stages. Related: Gold for Canada’s James Crawford in Super-G at 2023 World Championships in Courchevel, France […]
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Czech Skier in Medically Induced Coma After World Cup Downhill Training Crash in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Czech alpine skier Tereza Nova, 26, is in a medically induced coma after a severe crash during World Cup downhill training on Friday, January 24, the Czech Ski Federation confirmed Saturday, January 25. “Tereza Nova has been placed in an induced coma following her fall during downhill training yesterday (Friday) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling at the […]
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Australia’s Scotty James Shatters Shaun White’s Record by Winning 4th Consecutive X-Games Halfpipe Crown

Australian snowboarder Scotty James etched his name in the history books on Thursday, January 23, as he claimed a record-breaking fourth consecutive X Games superpipe title at Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain, Colorado. The two-time Olympic medalist’s victory not only cemented his dominance in the sport but also saw him surpass snowboarding legend Shaun White’s three-title streak from the late 2000s. Related: […]
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Double-Italian Downhill Podium at World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, While USA’s Breezy Johnson Claims 4th

The world’s speed women gathered today, January 25, at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for the Downhill. It was an overcast day, but visibility was good, and the course was firm. The top two podium spots went to Italy today, with Federica Brignone in first and teammate Sofia Goggia in second. Rounding out the podium was Switzerland’s Corinne Suter, who came back from […]
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2 Dead in Piper PA-18 Crash in Méribel, France, After Mid-Air Collision with Paragliders

Tragedy struck the ski resort town of Méribel-les-Allues, Savoie, France, on Tuesday, January 21, when a Piper PA-18 Super Cub collided mid-air with two tandem paragliders before crashing into the roof of a chalet on Route de la Renarde. The accident, which occurred at 4:55 p.m., claimed the lives of the plane’s two passengers, a 58-year-old pilot and his 26-year-old […]
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Reality TV Star and Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Passes Away After Skiing Accident

Lynn Ban, a renowned jewelry designer and reality TV personality, tragically passed away on Monday, January 20, following complications from a skiing accident she suffered over the holidays. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve in Aspen, Colorado, when Ban caught a ski tip, fell face-first, and sustained a brain injury that ultimately proved fatal. Her son Sebastian shared the news […]
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