Alpine skiing requires agility and speed to ski down mountains. It's practiced all over the world, with six disciplines including downhill events, slaloms and giant slaloms. The sport was introduced in the 19th century and has become a popular Olympic event since the introduction of the winter Olympics in 1920.
Earlier in the week, Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's downhill and was crowned world champion for the third time. She now ranks second all-time behind Austrian Annemarie Mooser-Proell (who won six titles in 1970s).
Today's race was a bit more surprising than expected. Several first-time finalists finished at the back of the pack and many of top competitors were in the middle of the pack. Corinne Suter, the Swiss skier, won her first ever gold medal after winning a silver last year.
Flury's victory came as a shock, considering that she only had one top-10 finish from 10 races in both the World Cup and Olympic levels. Sofia Goggia from Italy was widely regarded as the favourite.
She started the race with a 1.12-second lead, and held that until her fourth run when she skied into second. She stayed there and didn't give up a second in the race.
It was a tough day for the prerace favorites, with Switzerland's Nina Ortlieb getting disqualified and Austria's Sofia Goggia skied through a gate to lose her spot. But for the rest of the field, it was a solid run and good enough to earn them their first World Cup downhill medals.
Brignone came in third place with a 2:21 time, only 0.12 second behind her teammate who was the World Cup champion defending. Ragnhild mowinckel from Norway, starting the day fifth, also had a fantastic race, earning a Bronze. In addition to the medals, Brignone was able to move into second in the World Cup standings.
Snow cancelled the second run, which shortened this race. Lara Gut-Behrami, with a time 1:39.43, was in the lead after the first race.
Sweden's Viktoria Rebensburg finished sixth with a time of 1:40:50. She was only a few seconds ahead of Sweden's Ilka Stuhec, and France's Tessa Worley. Both had DNFs.
Even though the race was shortened, it was still the final race in the alpine world championships. Three weeks of racing made this a big event, and emotions were running high.
The world championships have been a huge success, both for the athletes as well as the countries. There were 80 nations in total and the medal count for women's division was unprecedented. In the slaloms and giant slaloms, 80 nations competed for a total of 320 places.
FAQ
What snacks can I bring on the plane?
You can choose from many types of snacks when you fly. Consider bringing any foods you like while on the road.
For example, if you love chocolate, you might want to pack some chocolates and other treats such as biscuits, crisps, and nuts.
Perhaps you want something savory? You could pack some crackers or cheese.
It is also important to consider the type of beverages you'd like to bring onboard. Maybe you prefer hot or cold drinks?
Whatever kind of snack or drink that you choose to bring along with you, make sure everything is packed securely.
It will be easy to transport them without worrying about them being damaged.
How can I prepare myself for vacation?
To maintain a healthy lifestyle on vacation, you must eat well and exercise regularly.
Before you leave for work, it is important to be well-hydrated and rested.
Make sure you have all the necessary travel documents and medications ready to go.
If you are planning on taking any medication while you travel, make sure you have enough to last you until you return to your home country.
Also, remember to bring extra clothes in case of illness or injury.
Where should I store my luggage?
There are many options. The most common one is to use lockers at airports. These are typically located near the security zone. You can get one for $5-10 per Day, depending on how big the locker is.
Another option is to rent a storage unit. These are often found outside large hotels or shopping centers. Prices vary, but some places offer discounts for multiple units rented together.
Third, you can hire a porter. A porter will transport your luggage from the carousel into your room. You pay a small fee each time he helps you.
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How to find cheap international flights
Cheap International Flight Searching has become extremely popular due to the emergence of online travel agents (OTAs), such Expedia Travelocity Travelocity Orbitz Priceline Priceline etc. that offer low airfares and discounted prices.
However, when you search for international flight deals, many factors can impact your flight search results. These are:
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Which airline you choose.
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Your destination city.
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Your departure date.
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Your arrival date.
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The length of the stay.
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The number of people travelling together.
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Passengers' age group.
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Whether you want to fly during peak season or off-season.