http://www.hahnenkammnews.com Hahnenkammnews.com RSS: Follow the Hahnenkamm-Race iWeb 3.0.1 no KPMS alex@regattanews.com Rolex, skiing, Hermann Maier, ski, Streif, Kurt Arrigo, Daniel Forster, Stephan Cooper, Kitzbühel, Kitzbuehel, Hahnenkamm, downhill, media, Austria Follow the Hahnenkamm-Race What Wimbledon is to tennis and Monaco is to Formula 1, Kitzbühel is to ski racing: ultimate and unique. The Hahnenkamm-Race is a cornerstone in the annual ski-racing calendar and Kitzbühel’s Streif is considered to be one of the most challenging and fearsome downhill slopes in the world. From the breathtaking start at 1665 metres (5465 feet) above sea level, racers plunge down the slope’s vertical drop of 860m (2822 ft) at speeds up to 150 km/h (93mph), before dramatically crossing the finish line in the spectator-packed finish area. Young and old unite every January to enjoy this unparalleled spectacle, one of the world’s greatest mountain performances, which embraces all nations. Rolex is a great and true supporter of this exceptional event. For over 80 years the name of the Swiss Watchmaker has been synonymous with the best of sports and the arts. Providing support and assistance in ski racing since the early days of the Alpine Ski World Cup makes Rolex more than a sponsor -- it is a true partner. The image of the race is embodied with what the racers on the Streif depend on: Precision, Elegance and Reliability. Put simply: Perfection. Rolex has been the Official Timekeeper of the Hahnenkamm-Race Kitzbuhel since 2007. en http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/images/pod_ph1.jpg http://www.hahnenkammnews.com http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1865 The final event of the 72nd Hahnenkamm-Races, the Slalom, was no less dramatic than the Downhill. In Kitzbühel, at least, the technical discipline wi]]> 1/22/2012 http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1864 Last year Didier Cuche became the first skier to defend his Hahnenkamm Downhill title since Switzerland’s Franz Heinzer in 1992. He also became the o]]> 1/21/2012 http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1863 Snow is a prerequisite for a successful season at any mountain resort. Kitzbühel loves piles of the white fluffy stuff to cover the countless groomed]]> 1/20/2012 http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1862 After yesterday’s crisp temperatures and bright sunshine offered competitors and spectators alike a brush with nirvana, today was a disappointment. L]]> 1/19/2012 http://www.hahnenkammnews.com/pressrelease.asp?pid=1861 Editor's note: translations of this release will follow in French, Italian, German, Japanese and Russian.

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