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Wengen Men's Downhill
Skiing on 4 this weekend features two legs of the Men’s
Downhill from the fearsome Lauberhorn, in Wengen, Switzerland.
Wengen is one of the classic venues in the world for ski racing
and the Lauberhorn one of the most famous pistes. Wengen has been
at the centre of ski racing since British writer Sir Arnold Lunn,
widely credited as the father of modern ski racing, set up a slalom
course on the piste of the adjoining village of Murren in 1922.
Konrad Bartelski will join former British
Champion Nick Fellows in the commentary box this weekend, as Channel
4 brings you another 6.5 hours of top class winter sports action
throughout the week.
Friday 16th (1.45am ie early Sat morning*) - An
update on how Britain’s current top two ski racers got on in their
most recent events. Alain Baxter’s Chamonix Slalom, and Chemmy Alcott
in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, where she competed in both the Downhill
and Super G. There is also a full round up of the action from last
weekends Men’s Downhill in Chamonix.
Saturday 17th (7am*) - Offers a packed show with the highlight
being the first leg of the men’s Downhill from the Lauberhorn. Watch
out for more on Britain’s top female Snowboarders, Lesley McKenna
and 18-year-old Zoe Gillings, including her first ever interview
on national television and her most recent competition from Bad
Gastein. McKenna is in action from Stoneham, Canada.
Sunday 18th (8am*) - The show concentrates fully
on Saturday’s Downhill race, with all of the world’s top racers
competing. Konrad Bartelski joins Nick in the commentary box.
Wednesday 21st (2.30am ie early Thurday*) - A look
back to the half-pipe competition from Stoneham, Canada. In action
was Britain’s Lesley McKenna. Also includes take our first look
of the season at Skicross with the competition from Les Contamines,
France.
Thursday 22nd (1.45am ie early Friday*) - Nordic
night - Ski Jumping World Cup with all of the action from Lebrec
in the Czech Republic, while the cross-country Skiers head to Otepaa
in Estonia. Patrick Winterton is in the commentary box.
Friday 23rd (1:45am ie early Saturday*) - The full round
up
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