Alpine SkiingThey speak German d'' gold
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The two dominant German athletes at the 2010 Vancouver (along with three of the five tests conquitarono female alpine skiing), reminiscent of the business four years ago legendary dream of other days to the Games in Sochi 2014.
Thursday 10 October 2013 2 minutes reading time
Historically, they have very good tradition of the Winter Olympic Games, the Germans have no fear in front of a gate important, as always proved especially from Calgary'' 88 onwards in alpine skiing, with names like Marina Kiehl, Markus Wasmeier, Hilde Gerg, Katja Seizinger, Viktoria Rebensburg, Maria Riesch, all capable of winning gold in the'' Five Rings.
Just the last two athletes will be mentioned again the spearheads of the Teutonic training, having to defend the titles of giant (Viktoria), slalom and super combined (Mary), conquered almost four years ago. Both want to repeat in Sochi 2014 "A'' Olympic gold medal is something that lasts for eternity'' - says Hoefl-Riesch -. If you can win again, why not. Would make my career yet more beautiful. "
No German, in 90 years of history, however, is never able to defend an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing. To do it again, then, in two consecutive editions. Viktoria Rebensburg will try it in giant: "I remember like it was yesterday Vancouver. Giant was run in two heats due to fog, were two days of ... madness. Obviously, I will never forget for all the life. "
Unfortunately in Sochi Germany will not be able to count on a world champion among the wide doors, Kathrin Hoelzl, who announced his retirement from competitive activity''.
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