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sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Gu’s triple-discipline Olympic schedule sparks training clash critique

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, competing in slopestyle, halfpipe and big air at Milan-Cortina 2026, says she’s disappointed organizers won’t adjust the schedule to give her the same amount of practice as others. With the big air final overlapping halfpipe training and Gu not having recent halfpipe practice, she argues multi-discipline athletes face unfair conflicts, while FIS says it can’t tailor the schedule for a single athlete despite extra training sessions.

via New York Post|

#eileen-gu #fis #olympics

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Norway’s Ski Jumping Scandal Tests a Nation’s Winter Pride

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s ethics committee handed an 18‑month ban to two Norwegian ski‑jumping coaches and the team’s former equipment manager after video evidence showed them sewing illegal changes into the suits of star jumpers to gain aerodynamic advantage at the World Championships; the athletes received lighter suspensions. The affair has shaken national pride, led to a major overhaul of FIS equipment checks, and could prompt CAS appeals as Norway heads toward the Olympics.

via The New York Times|

#ethics #fis #norway

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

Italian Skier's Death Sparks Safety Concerns Ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympics

The death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso during preseason training has reignited debates over safety measures in World Cup skiing, prompting calls for dedicated training courses, enhanced safety protocols, and mandatory protective gear, just months before the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

via AP News|

#accident #fis #olympics

business2 years ago•2 min saved

GTCR Acquires Majority Stake in Worldpay for $18.5 Billion

Private-equity firm GTCR has announced its largest deal ever, with the planned $18.5 billion buyout of payments processing company Worldpay. GTCR will own 55% of the company, while FIS will own the remainder. GTCR will use funds from its recent $11.5 billion fund and its $7.9 billion Fund XIII for the equity in the transaction. The deal is seen as a positive sign for the private-equity industry, as major banks are showing renewed interest in financing large-scale buyouts.

via Crain's Chicago Business|

#business #fis #gtcr