Until Hermann Maier won his first Cup in 1998, Schranz was the only Austrian to win it all. Now Maier will be racing on King Karl's home course on the way to his third. It appears history will be made at a historical place and that's good for our sport. Five dollars, pleeze. And don't sweat the Austrian domination.
Upsets are what sports are all about.
Getting there from here 1. The Podborski Tour Former downhill champion Steve Podborski, named Canada's top male ski racer of the 20th century by Ski Canada, used to don a gas mask for the long ride through the Arlberg Tunnel to ward off carbon monoxide poisoning. Fly to Geneva, rent a gas mask and take the Tunnel to St. Anton. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.