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Excitement grows in Austria

Olympics 2014

Excitement is growing in Austria at the thought of its candidate city, Salsburg, sweeping away the competition for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Back in the 70's, Franz Klammer was the archetypal Austrian ski hero, clocking up gold medal wins in the Olympics, World Champs and the World Cup with a record 10 straight wins in the '76-'77 season; now he is leading Salsburg's bid to stage the greatest snow show on earth in 2014. If he pulls it off, the Olympics will surely be the crowning glory on an illustrious career.

"It was winter sports which put us back on our feet after the last World War. Skiing means everything to Austria."

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3 Valleys X-Wing Rally

9th April 2007

3 Vallées X-Wing Rally final will take place in Val Thorens in the 3 Valleys.

OPEN TO EVERYONE

3-Person Teams : Families, Amateurs, Pros

Disciplines : Derby, Speed-Skiing, Freeride, Giant Slalom, Super Combo, Family Schuss and Ski Style

Prizes : valued at about 35 000 €, 1st prize for the team Amateur Scratch winner : invitation to the Saab - Salomon X-Wing Transalp 2008 (value €10 000), a ski week trip in the best European ski areas, Salomon ski equipment , 3 Valleys skipasses and holidays... and a lot more prizes will be won.

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