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Women’s Giant Slalom Here is how I reveled in Mikaela Shiffrin’s humbling introduction to Olympic competition four years ago in Sochi: The jingoistic American media anointed first-time Olympian Shiffrin as Lindsey Vonn’s golden heir apparent. Well, Shiffrin made her big debut and was properly left in the snow — a humbling introduction to Olympic competition.… Read more.
Bad weather is forcing postponement of events at these Olympics in ways it used to force postponement of matches at Wimbledon. The Men’s Downhill and Women’s Giant Slalom are among the casualties. Except that no amount of preparation could insulate Alpine events from disorientating and dangerous wind gusts. Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle This event debuted four… Read more.
Figure Skating Pairs Ice Dance The fix was in. In fact, this suspicion hovered over all events in Pairs Figure Skating even before competition began. According to L’Équipe, which quoted an unnamed Russian coach, the United States intended to help Russia win the overall team event and the pairs competition. In return, Russia would make… Read more.
Athletes will compete in 98 events covering 15 sports over 18 days at these Winter Olympics. But, even though I shall be very indiscriminate in my viewing (on TV and the Internet), I shall be very discriminating in my commenting. I’m sorry if you’re interested in my thoughts on Curling; never mind that it’s one… Read more.
