Downhill Training Runs: At the Free Fall in St.Moritz

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10/02/2017

A very big weekend ahead of us

The results of the men's Downhill on Saturday, 11 February and the ladies Downhill on Sunday, 12 February are upon us and therefore also the promise of thrilling competitions. The weather forecast and other factors point to an unequivocally great Downhill weekend in St. Moritz. Today's training gave us a first flavorof what is happening at the Free Fall.

The steps up to the start of the men's downhill race - The Free Fall

Every athlete is eager to have his downhill training run

The startnumbers for the training run

The Longine Live Alpine Data System has its premiere for the measurement of speed and time

Every athlete will get one Live Alpine Data System Interface attached to one of his racing boots

Free Fall: Start of the Downhil Race in St. Moritz

The start

Speeding up to 100km/h in about 3sec

Graphics for the spectators infront of the TV screen delivered by the Longines Live Alpine Data System

The downhill track for the men on the right and the downhill track for the ladies on the left

The Race Tracks for the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2017 at Corviglia

After the first WCS races and trainings, St. Moritz is ready for this massive crowd. Not just in the village but in the whole of the Upper-Engadine, the excitement for an unforgettable ski party is growing by the minute.