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2014/2015 FIBT World Cup – Men’s Skeleton – Race 8

February 15, 2015 ken 0

From Sochi, Russia In what has become the standard for big races in men’s skeleton, Alexander Tretiakov and Martins Dukurs faced off for gold, miles ahead of anyone in third. This time, much like the […]

2014/2015 FIBT World Cup – Women’s Skeleton – Race 8

February 14, 2015 ken 0

From Sochi, Russia The women’s skeleton race did not disappoint, with Lizzy Yarnold, Tina Hermann and Janine Flock all not just racing for medals, but also competing for the overall World Cup title. Yarnold came […]

2014/2015 FIBT World Cup – Men’s Skeleton – Race 6

January 30, 2015 ken 0

From La Plagne, FRA The week leading up to this weekend’s race in La Plagne has been a difficult one for the skeleton athletes, as due to weather there was only two training runs instead […]

2014/2015 FIBT World Cup – Women’s Skeleton – Race 5

January 23, 2015 ken 0

From St. Moritz, SUI Janine Flock came into Friday’s race never having won a gold medal in the World Cup, despite winning the European Championship in 2014. That all changed, as the Austrian put her […]

2014/2015 FIBT World Cup – Men’s Skeleton – Race 5

January 23, 2015 ken 0

From St. Moritz, SUI Once again, Martins Dukurs has found himself atop the podium. The Latvian came into the second heat a few tenths up on Sungbin Yun. He pulled away in the second heat […]