BOYD ON TOP IN OWN BACKYARD — In 1989 Rob Boyd’s win in the downhill at the Whistler World Cup wrote his name in the history books of a nation, expediting his status of Whistler’s hometown hero. With his win, Rob became the first Canadian alpine skier to win a World Cup downhill on home… Read more »
Grandi goes for gold in grand homecoming. — Thomas Grandi’s first win on the World Cup came in December 2004, when he won the giant slalom in Alta Badia, Italy; the country he was born in. The victory at Alta Badia made Grandi the first Canadian man in the 38-year history of the World Cup… Read more »
Historic double podium day in St. Moritz. — The most decorated Canadian alpine ski racer of all time proved it when he stood on the podium three times, in two Alpine World Ski Championships, twice on the elusive top step. Guay won the downhill at the 2011 Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz. In… Read more »
‘Golden Girl’ earns five gold medals in Vancouver. — Known as the Paralympic Winter Games “Golden Girl,” after claiming five gold medals at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games, Lauren was unbeatable, each race continuing to place her on top of the podium. Woolstencroft is hailed as one of the best Alpine skiers in the world… Read more »
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