OLYMPICS, SKI CROSS. Cypress Mt., BC (February 19, 2010) - It was a day of heartbreak today when Dave Duncan (London, ON. living in Golden, BC) broke his clavicle on the first day training for the Men's Ski Cross event taking place on February 21st.

Duncan sustained no other significant injuries in the crash and will be undergoing surgery in the coming days.

Brady Leman (Calgary, Alberta) will be taking Duncan's place in the event and will be participating in tomorrow's training at Cypress Mountain.

Contributed by Canada Ski Cross Team
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Saturday 20 February 2010

Austrian Ski Cross Olympic delighted

First Ski Cross training was carried out in sunshine and spring-like conditions at Cypress Mountain. There was one thing all Austrians had in common: a big smile and bright eyes. They shared enthusiasm of the Canadian Jeff Ihaksi who designed Olympic course.

"A super course which does not hurt," said Katharina Gutensohn who made after 12 years an unexpected Olympic comeback. Although jumps were long and high it was possible to manage landings as well. "Everything worked together"confirmed the Austrian Ski Coach Mario Rafetzeder.

"So geil", added Markus Wittner, "I've been working for that three years." The Tyrolean skied even a tricky section after the start in a style of a true professional.t.

World Champion Andreas Matt left an outstanding impression. He tried out some experiments and went full speed onto the second last jump. This part in soft conditions can cause some problems.

Andrea Limbacher went through a training session without problems. She has build up shepe after a crash in Lake Placid. Luckilly her right knee passed test of hard landings.

Team Austria, Men

Andreas Matt (27, Flirsch SC), Patrick Koller (26, Soll WSV), Thomas Zangerl (26, Walchsee WSV), Markus Wittner (36, SC Kitzbühel)
Ladies: Katharina Gutensohn (43, SK Kirchberg), Karin Huttary (32, SC Patscherkofel Innsbruck), Katrin Ofner (19, SC shelter), Andrea Limbach (20)

Contributed by ÖSV
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Saturday 20 February 2010

Ski Cross program, Cypress Mountain

Saturday: 11.15 (20.15 CET) Men's Training, 13.45 (22.45 CET) Training Ladies
Sunday: 9.15 (18.15 CET) Qualification Men, from 12.15 (21.15 CET) Finals
Monday: 13.00 (22.00 CET) Training Ladies
Tuesday: 10.30 clock (19.30 CET) Qualification Ladies, aged 13.00 and (22.00 CET) Finals