PARA ALPINE SKIING NEWS
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Britain's Gallagher and Evans win first gold of season
After a difficult season, Great Britain's Kelly Gallagher with guide Charlotte Evans topped the podium in the women's giant slalom visually impaired at the World Cup Finals in Sochi, Russia.
Russia continue to lead alpine skiing World Cup rankings
With just two more events to go, Russian athletes Alexandra Frantseva and Alexey Bugaev lead the women's and men's rankings at the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup.
World Cup Finals begin in challenging conditions
The 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals serve as a test event for the Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014.
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IPC’s Mestre honoured on International Women’s Day
IPC Alpine Skiing’s Sylvana Mestre was presented with the ‘2013 International Women’s Day Recognition.’
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2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals to be streamed live
As a test event for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals will offer athletes a chance to test out the slopes.
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Sochi 2014: Who will fill Schoenfelder’s shoes?
Following Gerd Schoenfelder’s retirement, there’s a void for the top standing alpine skier in the lead-up to the Sochi 2014 Games.
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Sochi 2014: Snowboarders get ready for Paralympic stage
USA’s Evan Strong, Mike Shea and Amy Purdy, along with New Zealand’s Carl Murphy and the Netherlands’ Biban Mentel, are ready to become household snowboard names.
Sochi 2014: How to ski at 100km per hour without sight
For Spain’s Jon Santacana and Great Britain’s Jade Etherington skiing 100km per hour visually impaired can be nerve-wracking to say the least.
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Sochi 2014: Brazil hoping for Winter Games debut
Fernando Aranha and Andre Cintra are aiming to lead Brazil to the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time ever.
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Sochi 2014: Slovakia surging in winter sport
In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
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Mentel and Strong win Snowboard Cross Test Event
The Netherlands' Bibian Mentel and USA's Evan Strong were victorious at the IPCAS Snowboard Cross Test Event in Sochi, Russia.
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What to watch: March
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in March.
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IPC reveals February Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Five winter sport athletes and teams are in the running for IPC Athlete of the Month.
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Invermere to host 2015 Alpine Worlds
Following the conclusion of this year’s IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, Invermere, Canada was announced as the host city for the event in 2015.
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IPC Alpine Skiing World Champs close in La Molina
France topped the medals table at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships, with Marie Bochet completing a clean sweep of five golds.
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IPC calls for Sochi 2014 research applications
Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.
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Unbeatable Bochet wins five from five in La Molina
Graduate of IPC Development Camp in 2006 storms to five world titles
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Lanzinger gets his gold
Just five years after losing his leg in a skiing accident, Austria’s Matthias Lanzinger won a world title in the super-combined.
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British duo targeting further success at Sochi Paralympics
After winning three medals at the 2013 IPC Alpine Worlds Kelly Gallagher and Charlotte Evans want more