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Reinfried Herbst wins Levi World Cup slalom

Austria's Reinfried Herbst won the alpine skiing World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland in a combined time of one minute, 49.79 seconds.

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Time away pays off for Canadian Cowboys

Packing up their skis and going home was the right cure for Canada's alpine skiing malaise.

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Got a question about the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in 2010?  Send us your questions and we will have our expert analysts answer them.

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Whistler Creekside

Whistler Creekside will host both men's and ladies' alpine skiing events at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The men's downhill slope is located on the newly designed Dave Murray Downhill course while the ladies' downhill course is located on Franz's Run, named for Franz Wilhelmson.

Games Schedule

Alpine Skiing Schedule

Erik Guay and Jan Hudec will have a chance to win Canada's first gold medal of the Games when the men's downhill kicks off the alpine skiing competition on Day 2.
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About Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Skiing

Alpine skiers streak down an icy hill at speeds of more than 130 kilometres per hour. Spectators swear that alpine is an event that television can only partially capture. But even on the small screen, the sport's excitement and electricity are clear.

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Competition Preview: Alpine

The Canadian alpine ski program has gone through an extensive building program, with athletes now able to train in the best locations in the world. The team has become one to watch and stars like Britt Janyk and Erik Guay are part of one of the strongest Canadian teams in alpine history.