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Flury upstages favourites to win 'unreal' world downhill gold

Méribel (France) (AFP) - Swiss outsider Jasmine Flury made the most of her early bib number to bag gold in the women's downhill at the World Ski Championships on Saturday as hot favourite Sofia Goggia was disqualified.

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Flury upstages favourites to win world downhill gold

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A mountain of trouble? The draw – and danger – of California’s Mount Baldy

Deaths and disappearances, including actor Julian Sands, have plagued the popular spot as hikers underestimate its perils

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Manchester Airport slams 'reckless and irresponsible' YouTuber who filmed himself riding on top of lift

During the video, a sign which clearly states that people are forbidden from that part of the lift can be seen

Manchester Evening News

The iPhone 14 is confusing skiers with car-crash victims: should you turn off Crash Detection, though?

With half-term ski breaks on the horizon, owners of the latest Apple Watches or iPhone are worried their devices might call the emergency services unnecessarily.

Evening Standard

Emma Willis, Rylan Clark and Oti Mabuse’s Red Nose Day trek halted by weather

The trio have been warned that any attempt to push ahead to the final peak currently could pose a danger to life.

The Independent UK

Spiralling cost of Midlothian's Destination Hillend ski project revealed in private report

Councillors have scrapped plans to run their own glamping site and offer upmarket bar and corporate facilities and will charge visitors to use the car park at new upgraded ski centre

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Where's the snow? Climate change affects ski racing season

Mother Nature and global warming are having just as much to say about when and where to hold ski races these days as the International Ski and Snowboard Federation

The Independent UK

World Ski Championships downhill: Five things to know

Méribel (France) (AFP) - Sofia Goggia spearheads the Italian women's team in their bid for three golds from three races when she takes on the world championship downhill in Meribel on Saturday.

AFP

Crawford risks all in familiar conditions for super-G gold

Courchevel (France) (AFP) - Gold medallist James Crawford admitted to feeling confident heading into the men's super-G after a pre-race inspection revealed near-ideal snow and course conditions for the Canadian.

AFP

Canada's Crawford upsets favourites to win world super-G

Courchevel (France) (AFP) - Canada's James Crawford upset a loaded field to snatch a surprise super-G gold at the World Ski Championships in Courchevel on Thursday.

AFP

Skier Elena Fanchini dies aged 37 after Winter Olympics ace had career ended by tumour

Skier Elena Fanchini, who represented Italy at three Winter Olympics and six World Championships, has died at the age of just 37 after her career was ended when she was diagnosed with a tumour

Daily Mirror

On This Day in 2014 – Jenny Jones wins historic snowboarding bronze in Sochi

At 33 Jones was the oldest entrant in the final by more than six years.

The Independent UK

Mum who accused 'headstrong' child of 'spoiling holiday' opens up parenting debate

What would you do in this situation?

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Italian skier Fanchini dies after long cancer battle aged 37

Milan (AFP) - Italian alpine skier Elena Fanchini has died after a long battle with cancer, Italian ski federation FISI said on Wednesday, as US superstar Mikaela Shiffrin said the 37-year-old "will never be forgotten".

Edinburgh Live

New 'alpine coaster' at Midlothian Snowsports Centre to be unveiled in October

As part of the re-development of the Midlothian Snowsports Centre near Hillend, plans for the coaster, which carries individuals down a slope and in a huge loop, were drawn up years ago.

Sports Illustrated

Shiffrin, Inspired by LeBron, Wins World Championship Medal

The legendary skier is one World Cup race win away from tying Ingemar Stenmark's all-time record.

The Independent UK

Shiffrin's silver at ski worlds inspired by LeBron's record

Mikaela Shiffrin woke up to the news that LeBron James had broken the NBA scoring record and the American skier immediately drew comparisons to her own record-breaking season

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Kiwi rider leads the chase in thrilling foxhunt

Kiwi downhill mountain biker Jess Blewitt is normally at the front of the pack racing across the world, but this weekend she becomes the fox in a unique chase right in her own backyard. Merryn Anderson reports.

Daily Mirror

Tiger Woods promises "world class" golf course with design on mountain ski resort

The golfing legend is looking to expand the game and take it to new places, and his design team have drawn up plans to create a new course in the Mountain West subregion of the US

Daily Mirror

Skier with frozen penis at Winter Olympics makes spectacular comeback one year on

Flying Finn Remi Lindholm has found top form again one year on from suffering a frozen penis at the 2022 Winter Olympics, strutting his stuff en route to a 15km gold medal in Tampere

AFP

Shiffrin bags silver to write herself into record books

Méribel (France) (AFP) - US star Mikaela Shiffrin wrote another chapter in her storied alpine skiing career in Meribel on Wednesday by winning world super-G silver to tie the modern record for individual world medals.

The Independent UK

King Charles cancels annual ski trip for first time in 45 years

Monarch is reportedly keen to avoid injuries ahead of the coronation

Daily Mirror

Tributes to 'true gent', 21, who plunged 600ft to death on Snowdonia mountain

A fundraiser has now been launched to support the family of 23-year-old Jack Carne, from Yorkshire, who friends described as a "true gentleman" and the "nicest lad you'll ever meet".

AFP

Italy's Bassino wins women's world super-G gold

Méribel (France) (AFP) - Italy's Marta Bassino streaked to victory in the women's super-G at the World Ski Championships on Wednesday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin claiming silver for a place in the history books.

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