from Bormio, Italy
The Men's Combined Downhill
The first men's race of the 1985 Alpine Championships should ensure continuity of the medal battle between Austria and Switzerland. Bronze medallist in Schladming three years ago Anton Steiner has since established his downhill
Pedigree with an Olympic bronze at Sarajevo but overall world cup champion from Switzerland, Pirmin Zurbriggen must start favourite for the combined title -the championship decided by computer after today's result is added to next Tuesday's slalom.
Commentator DAVID VINE Television presentation by the Italian TV Service
Producer JIM RESIDE