The downhill season will begin next saturday. All the competitor are ready to take place in this contending downhill world cup as Didier Cuche, back on skies, who takes a lot of pleasure but also knows he has to take care of his body after heavy injury last year
Bode Miller is very happy to be back on Lake Louise's speed slope, the first training for speed events after the summer training in Chili. "The slope and all conditions are really different than last year" said the American after his first training. Good news concerning his brother who is going better every day
Benjamin Raich, one of the most complete skier on the World Cup tour and great contender for the overall title, have to work hard to find his mark on the Lake Louise downhill slope. He know it will be hard for him to be in the best but will give his all to reach the top places
After a crazy run, Hermann Maier won the Giant Slalom in Soelden taking the first place after a perfect second run. Maier was really happy "I didn't think I'd be able to win in Solden again".
Bode Miller, second after leading in the first run didn't reach to keep his advance, loosing time at the end of the slope.
Rainer Schoenenfelder, 3rd, really objective, will do his best this season to be on the podium again
The Slovenian Tian Maze won in Solden for the second time. She let the most wanted leaders Janica Kostelic and Anja PAerson at 2nd and 3rd place. The 22 years old skier won her 5th Fis World Cup race in Soelden, she look forward for other victory
