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Marcel Hirscher earns Austrian-record 63rd World Cup ski win

Thursday, 20 December 2018, 15:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Marcel Hirscher returned to a hill where he raced as a kid to become the most successful Austrian skier of all time. The seven-time overall champion won a World Cup slalom in his native province...

Olympic Swimmer Missy Franklin retires, citing chronic pain

Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 20:23 Last update: about 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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...

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