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| Date of Birth:
| August 19, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Birthplace: | Sumperk, Czechoslovakia |
| Ht: / Wt: | 6'0" / 195 lbs |
| Events: | Downhill, Super-G |
| Club: | Banff Alpine Racers |
| Coach: | Paul Kristofic (Head Coach), Lionel Finance (Speed Team Head Coach), Serge Dugas, Dale Stephens, Marc Gagnon |
| Language Spoken: | English, Czech |
| Web Site: | http://www.janhudec.com |
| Specialty: | Downhill, Super-G |
| Pronunciation: | YAWN HOO-dek |
Latest Jan Hudec'S Video
| Date | Event | Rank | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 - 10:30 a | Downhill (Training Run 1) | |||
| Feb 11 - 9:30 a | Downhill (Training Run 2) | 13 | 1:35.49 | |
| Feb 12 - 1:30 p | Downhill (Training Run 3) | |||
| Feb 15 - 10:30 a | Downhill | 25 | 1:56.19 | |
| Feb 19 - 11:30 a | Super-G | 23 | 1:32.09 |
News
Skiers understand Canadians' disappointment
Most of Canada's top male skiers said they under performed at the Vancouver Olympics and fear for the future funding of the sport.
Competitive history »
Jan Hudec has suffered repeated injury over his career, most recently hurting his left knee. When healthy, Hudec has been very successful, including winning the Lake Louise World Cup downhill in the 2007-08 season.
Career highlights »
Jan Hudec had a lot of success in 2007, but has been plagued by injury and is training to return for the 2009-10 season.
Photo galleries
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Video Highlights
Four-Man Bobsleigh: USA 1 - Gold
Reigning world champion Steven Holcomb leads the US to a gold medal.
Four-Man Bobsleigh: Germany 1 - Silver
Led by the most decorated bobsledder in Olympic history -- Andre Lange -- Germany claims the silver medal.
Four-Man Bobsleigh: Canada 1 - Bronze
A third-place finish for the Canadian foursome, missing out on silver by just 0.01 seconds.
Men's slalom: Cousineau run
Julien Cousineau was the top Canadian in men's slalom with an eighth-place finish.
Men's slalom: Gold medal run
Italy's Giuliano Razzoli takes the gold medal in the men's slalom.
Men's slalom: Silver medal run
Croatia's Ivica Kostelic wins the silver medal in the men's slalom.
Men's slalom: Bronze medal run
A third-place finish for Andre Myhrer of Sweden.
Men's Snowboard PGS: Anderson gold
Canada's Jasey-Jay Anderson with a first-place finish ahead of Austria's Benjamin Karl.
Men's team pursuit: Canadian gold
Mathieu Giroux, Lucas Makowsky and Denny Morrison win a tight race with the US.
Ladies' 30km mass start: Gold medal
Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland edges Marit Bjoergen of Norway for the gold in an incredible finish to the ladies' cross-country 30km mass start.
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