Women´s World Cup in San Sicario/Sestriere 2008

Ski2b Redaktion 29.08.2007 09:27 Uhr

For the fast alpine women two World Cup speed races are on the agenda in Sestriere/San Sicario (ITA) in 2008.

Detailed Schedule for San Sicario
February, 9th, 2008:
Women´s Downhill

February, 10th, 2008:
Women´s Super G

All races will be reported in the live ticker, of course!

Review on 2007
Three races took place in San Sicario in 2007 and by a hair Renate Goetschl had won all competitions there. The speed queen triumphed twice in Super G and downhill on the piste Fraiteve Olympique and became second in the second Super G and so missed her 45th World Cup success. The first Super G replaced the cancelled competition from Altenmarkt-Zauchensee and wasn´t very exciting. Favorites Renate Goetschl and Lindsey Kildow took over the first two places then. Young Austrian Christina Sponring made it to place three on the podium.
In downhill there was an Austrian triple on top. Once again Renate Goetschl won ahead of her team mates Elisabeth Görgl and Maria Holaus. At teh second Super G Lindsey Kildow now Vonn was the best and scored her seventh World Cup victory. Renate Goetschl missed her third strike in a row by a hair but nevertheless she had reason to cheer. It was the 100th arrival on the podium of her career.

Long Tradition in Sestiere
Starting in 1967 when the first alpine world cup took place, several races followed. Moreover the village situated in the Italian Alps hosted the Alpine World Championships in 1997. The Olympic Games in 2006 bestowed Sestriere the greatest honour last year. Many alpine competitions were fought out on the slopes of Sestriere near the organizing city Turin.

Perfect for Fans of Winter-Sports
Owning 35 slopes and 19 lifts Sestriere is the epicentre of the ski resort Vialattea, also calles "Milky Way". From here all the skiing villages surrounding Sestriere are within reach: Between Sestriere, Sauze d`Oulx, San Sicario, Cesana, Claviere, and French Montgenèvre there is a direct transport connexion. The region offers more than 140 slopes connected by 92 lifts.

Best Skiing-Conditions
Especially advanced skiers get their money worth, but also beginners can pratise on blue slopes before they dare to try the steeper courses. Situated in an altitude of 2.000 metres there are always best conditions for skiing. Tourists reach the village within one hour by car from the Torino airport and find several hotels of different categories. During the summer golfing, hiking, rafting, and mountainbiking are possible.

A Must for Tomba-Fans
The "Giovanni A. Agnelli" downhill slope is a must for fans of Alberto Tomba. Here the legendary "La Bomba" won his first world cup-medal in 1987 showing a terrific double in slalom and giant slalom, the first step of his success story. It´s possible to go skiing night and day on the master´s traces for the slope is completely illuminated at night.

Skiing in Italian
It doesn´t only mean a comfortable joy on the slopes but also good food, drinks and stocking up on some sunshine. Sestriere offers a good many restaurants preparing German, French and of course Italian meals. Adding an entertaining night life it´s all one needs for an Italian Dolce Vita. At the weekends Sestriere is well known as destination for the partygoers from Torino and Milan who cavorted there on the occasion of the Olympic Games last winter.

Organization and Contact
Sporting Club Sestrieres
Viale del Colle - Fraz. Borgata, 13
10058 Sestriere TO
ITA

Telefon: +39 (0122) 79 94 30
Fax: +39 (0122) 79 94 05
E-Mail:
Website: www.vialattea.it