We watched the Women's giant slalom tonight. Amazing skiing on a treacherous course. (combination of very cold temperatures, low humidity, and 100% man-made snow) 22 skiers crashed out which is crazy at this level of competition.
The Americans had a very bad day.
- Defending Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin fell on the first run - DNF
- Nina O'brien took a nasty crash on the 2nd run resulting in what appears to be a spiral tib / fib fracture of her left leg.
- Paula Moltzan had a miraculous save and came back to tie for the lead - then slip back as the day continued.
Wow does it make me want to get out on my skis. Linking those big arcing turns with your hip just off the snow is a magical feeling.
I think tomorrow night will be board-cross. Think of motocross on snowboards. Heats of 5 snowboarders hit the course at once over a bunch of jumps and obstacles. First one down the mountain wins - no points for style.