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troutman · 01-22-2014, 09:34 AM

Goal for Canadian alpine skiers in Sochi is simple, end 20-year medal drought

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle16425068/

He [Guay] punched the air with his fist after he crossed the finished line. He had beaten the world’s best, nailing his fourth career World Cup victory. “I wish Sochi [Olympics] was tomorrow,” he said, beaming.

On Jan. 12, Marie-Michèle Gagnon of Lac-Etchemic, Que., was all smiles, too. Competing in the super-combined event (super G and slalom), she won World Cup gold at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria, ending a 30-year medal drought for Canada’s women in World Cup combined events. “It was amazing. I was quite surprised,” she said.

At a Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) race on Jan. 10, Erin Mielzynski proved her status as an under-the-radar skier may be short-lived.

Showing great speed, the 23-year-old from Guelph, Ont., won the slalom event.

Something good is happening to the alpine team, and it’s about time.

01-22-2014, 09:34 AM	#19
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Goal for Canadian alpine skiers in Sochi is simple, end 20-year medal drought http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle16425068/ He [Guay] punched the air with his fist after he crossed the finished line. He had beaten the world’s best, nailing his fourth career World Cup victory. “I wish Sochi [Olympics] was tomorrow,” he said, beaming. On Jan. 12, Marie-Michèle Gagnon of Lac-Etchemic, Que., was all smiles, too. Competing in the super-combined event (super G and slalom), she won World Cup gold at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Austria, ending a 30-year medal drought for Canada’s women in World Cup combined events. “It was amazing. I was quite surprised,” she said. At a Federation Internationale de Ski (FIS) race on Jan. 10, Erin Mielzynski proved her status as an under-the-radar skier may be short-lived. Showing great speed, the 23-year-old from Guelph, Ont., won the slalom event. Something good is happening to the alpine team, and it’s about time.