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The Women Combined Downhill
The quest for the best all-round skier in the women's championship begins today with the downhill discipline of their combined event. Two years ago, Combined World Champion ERIKA HESS was only placed 16th in the downhill section, so the slalom specialists appear to be favoured overall.
DAVID GOLDSTROM describes the women's action while
DAVID VINE reports on the first training session on the men's downhill course.
TV presentation SSR, Switzerland Producer JIM RESIDE