Monzanator 3,569 Posted January 9, 2019 #761 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The races in St. Anton have been cancelled due to avalanche threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumo 2,791 Posted January 10, 2019 #762 Share Posted January 10, 2019 The Anti-Doping Commission of FIS has decided to disqualify Stefan Luitz because of unauthorized inhalation of bottled oxygen. He will lose the GS victory he won in Beaver Creek. His lawyer told the German press earlier today that Luitz wants to challenge the decision. Dunadan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,172 Posted January 10, 2019 #763 Share Posted January 10, 2019 And I guess that officially ends the "first time winners" hype of this Winter season? #banbestmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkpatrick 144 Posted January 10, 2019 #764 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Is there any point in challenging the decision? I mean, he's guilty, isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,504 Posted January 10, 2019 #765 Share Posted January 10, 2019 17 minutes ago, Kirkpatrick said: Is there any point in challenging the decision? I mean, he's guilty, isn't he? Challenges often aren't about guilty or not If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumo 2,791 Posted January 10, 2019 #766 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Luitz and the German Ski Association argue that they did not know that the ban on inhalation of bottled oxygen is still in the FIS rules. WADA has allowed the use of oxygen since 2018. However, FIS has not adjusted its 2016 regulations to those of WADA . FIS, on the other hand, emphasizes that Luitz's offense is not considered a doping case, but a rule violation. Thus, the use of oxygen by the World Anti-Doping Agency is not prohibited, but "certain scientific and medical equipment" in competition is forbidden, according to FIS's rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 3,569 Posted January 10, 2019 #767 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Ignorantia iuris nocet - I guess they will laugh at this "we didn't know the rules" excuse. Wumo, Quasit and dcro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckošice 13,133 Posted January 10, 2019 Author #768 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Stage 5 in Beaver Creek (USA) Men´s Giant Slalom: 1. Marcel Hirscher 2:36.52 2. Thomas Tumler 2:36.89 3. Henrik Kristoffersen 2:37.05 Full Final Result HERE *Results updated after Disqualification of original winner Stefan Luitz (GER) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumo 2,791 Posted January 10, 2019 #769 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Women's cancelled Downhill in St. Anton will be rescheduled to Cortina d'Ampezzo 18th of January. Program for Cortina d'Ampezzo: Downhill, Friday, 18th January (Replaces St. Anton) Downhill, Saturday, 19th January Super-G, Sunday, 20th January https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=AL&eventid=42909&seasoncode=2019 It's still unknown if the Super-G from St. Anton will be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,172 Posted January 11, 2019 #770 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Interestingly named 18-year old Atle Lie McGrath will make his WC debut tomorrow. #banbestmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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