Didier Defago of Switzerland is leading after the downhill of a World Cup super combined event, with Americans Andrew Weibrecht and Bode Miller close behind. Defago led a strong showing by the Swiss, who have the top four times heading into the slalom later Friday. Defago's time of 1 minute, 44.19 seconds is 0.25 seconds faster than Didier Cuche. Miller turned in a solid run, finishing seventh, 1.05 seconds out of the lead. He was later trumped by Weibrecht, who was one of the last racers to... Read Full Story
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(Reuters) - Didier Defago of Switzerland skis to ninth place in the first heat of the men's World Cup giant slalom ski race in Beaver Creek, Colorado December 7, 2008. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES) Read Full Story
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Didier Defago of Switzerland won a World Cup downhill on the classic Lauberhorn piste, spoiling Bode Miller's attempt for a third straight victory.
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