Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin retires, citing chronic pain
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 20:23
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Five-time Olympic champion Missy Franklin is retiring from swimming at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain that has affected her for the last 2½ years. She announced her plans Wednesday...
Skiing: Stuhec sweeps downhill and super-G races in Val Gardena
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 16:35
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Slovenian skier Ilka Stuhec overcame an error in the middle of her run to win a World Cup super-G on Wednesday and sweep the speed races on the Saslong course. Following her downhill victory from...
Skiing: Kranjec gives Slovenian men 1st World Cup win in GS
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 15:51
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Zan Kranjec became the first Slovenian skier to win a men's World Cup giant slalom on Wednesday, less than two hours after countrywoman Ilka Stuhec won a women's super-G in Italy. Kranjec was...
Salt Lake City bids for 2nd Olympics in changed climate
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 21:59
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favors seemed commonplace....
Skier-snowboarder Ledecka upset with worlds schedules
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 17:54
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Skier-snowboarder Ester Ledecka will not be able to follow up her dual sport gold-medal performances at the Pyeongchang Olympics with a similar haul of world titles this season. That's because...
Sochi Olympic champion Sandro Viletta retires with injury
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 17:20
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Olympic champion Sandro Viletta has retired from skiing because of persistent injuries. The 32-year-old Swiss racer said Tuesday he no longer had full confidence in his skiing after twice...
Skiing: Stuhec wins after giving up on Olympic dream due to injury
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 15:50
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
It was just about a year ago when Ilka Stuhec gave up on her dream of competing at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Coming off a career season that included a gold medal in the downhill at the world...
Skiing: Hirscher wins parallel GS; ties for 3rd on all-time win list
Monday, 17 December 2018, 22:46
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Marcel Hirscher extended his dominance in Alta Badia by winning a parallel giant slalom night race on Monday and tied fellow Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell for third on the World Cup's all-time wins...
Skier-snowboarder Ledecka finding more success after golds
Monday, 17 December 2018, 17:25
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
The skier-snowboarder who stunned just about everyone by winning the Olympic super-G in February is finding her groove again. Ester Ledecka led the second training session for a World Cup...
Skiing: Vonn plans to return to racing next month, says coach
Monday, 17 December 2018, 00:37
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Lindsey Vonn is hoping to return from injury next month and resume her pursuit of the all-time World Cup wins record, according to the U.S. Ski Team's head coach. "That's what we're hopeful for....