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sports1 day ago

Kris Horn Survives Solo Four-Man Bobsled Run After Teammates Fail to Board

Kris Horn drove a four-man bobsled solo in St. Moritz after his teammates failed to enter the sled at the start. With no weight or brakes until the end, he hit about 75 mph, crossed the finish line, and used the brake handles to stop. No serious injuries were reported, though teammate Powell was briefly sore; Horn had crashed the day before in the two-man event, and Rager replaced Vissering on the four-man. One World Cup weekend remains before the Milan Cortina Olympics, with Horn expected to be named to the Olympic team.

sports2 years ago

Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates St. Moritz Downhill for 91st World Cup Win

Mikaela Shiffrin secured a rare win in the World Cup downhill race at St. Moritz, edging out Sofia Goggia by 0.15 seconds. Shiffrin's victory puts her in a strong position to claim her sixth overall World Cup title. Federica Brignone finished third, completing a high-quality podium. Shiffrin now leads the season-long standings by 195 points. This win marks Shiffrin's fourth downhill victory and extends her record to 91 World Cup race wins.

sports2 years ago

Mikaela Shiffrin Dominates World Cup Downhill with Rare Win

Mikaela Shiffrin secured a rare win in the World Cup downhill race at St. Moritz, Switzerland, defeating standout downhill racer Sofia Goggia by 0.15 seconds. Shiffrin's victory puts her in a strong position to claim a record-tying sixth overall World Cup title. She currently leads the season-long standings by 195 points. With this win, Shiffrin extended her own World Cup race wins record to 91. Despite being selective in choosing downhill races, Shiffrin has consistently performed well, with top-10 finishes in each of her five starts last season.