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'' The English Elizabeth Yarnold won forfeit the first round of the World Cup skeleton, went to the scene'' quest today in Calgary.
Saturday 30 November 2013 6 minutes reading time
Yarnold in the head at the end of the first descent in the final round was superseded at the top of the standings by Noelle Pikus-Pace. At the conclusion of the competition, however, the courts have recognized the irregularities on the materials of American'' and therefore has taken the disqualification of'' American athlete.
The twenty-five English'' quest today was the author of two excellent evidence especially in the central section of the track that Canadian have allowed it to win second consecutive win in Calgary, the third of his young career.
In second place has closed an increasingly competitive Elena Nikitina. The Russian Igls in January had graduated surprise European champion, has reiterated its strength in the boost phase, achieving twice the new record for the start of the track'' of Alberta, but above all he proved to be a ease even in the most driven benefiting from the new materials developed by the German Technical Schneider.
The performance of today's Nikitina is a warning sign for all the major stars of the circus skeleton, Sochi in fact, the young Russian could become part of the group of the favorites for a medal in five circles.
The podium was completed by Michelle Steele, the only athlete of the circuit that still uses the technique of pushing with both hands. '' The Australian after seven years of honorable service in the World Cup in Calgary won his first career podium missing the second place just 2 cents.
In fourth position was ranked the world champion Shelley Rudman who was influenced heavily by the time of departure rather high. L'' English'' without the initial handicap,'' quest today he would move to a place on the podium if not for the ultimate success, given that during the final run clocked the fastest time in the heats.
Behind Rudman detached from the winner of 43 cents was placed Anja Huber. The German has committed some trimming too much during the first descent that has influenced the final result.
Good performance for the'' Austrian Janine Flock which is inserted in seventh place putting behind many of her more famous athletes.
Canada free Mellisa Hollingsworth scored a sixth place with Sarah Reid, while Robynne Thompson and Cassie Hawrysh have closed in the eighth and tenth place respectively.
Katie Uhlaender and Marion Thees are undoubtedly the two biggest disappointments of the day. Both athletes have scored high splits starting that have affected the race. If this Uhlaender delay condition may have been rehearsed to get in shape at the Olympics in Sochi, the performance of the German holding the crystal ball of greatest concern.
Thees in fact, has never been a great runner, but earlier in the season in the clan environment'' Teutonic'' it was rumored that the athlete had not been adequately trained in the course of the summer and the first'' responses in trials thrust had confirmed this thesis. Let's hope for the former'' Miss Trott situational this is only temporary and that in the course of the season back to scratch as amply demonstrated in the previous years.
The next round of the Women's Skeleton World Cup will be a week from the gut of Lake Placid.
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