Sunday, February 18, 2018

Gary Keller (Japan) sent in this video. He commented, "KITZBUEHEL, Austria - Germany’s Thomas Dressen on the dangerous Streif course with a surprise victory in the men’s downhill (January 2018, NOT the Olympics).  He beat Aksel Lund Svindal and Beat Feuz.


Background regarding the race course:

The Legendary Streif - is the most spectacular downhill ski race track in the world. It brings the best skiers from every corner of the world together in an almost gladiator style fight for the honour of victory on the Streif.  In downhill ski racing, the Streif, is regarded as the ultimate challenge because of the diversity of its terrain. All the elements of a classic downhill course can be found on the Streif, high speed breathtaking jumps, steep slopes, flat out gliding sections, curves, compressions, spectacular bumps and even a short uphill section just before the Seidlalm jump. The Streif has it all.
This clip is worth the watch, well edited …"


4 spirit points for Gary (Japan).

2 bonus points for Maddie Des Jardins (Germany).

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