Cernigoj resigns as Canadian women's alpine coach

By Published On: April 1st, 2008Comments Off on Cernigoj resigns as Canadian women's alpine coach

Marjan Cernigoj, who led Canada’s women’s alpine team the past two seasons, is leaving the national ski team to return to the ski industry in the United States, Alpine Canada Alpin officials announced Tuesday.
     Cernigoj led Canada’s women’s team to its best season in more than 20 years last season, finishing with a total of seven World Cup podiums including two victories.
    Alpine Canada Alpin Chief Athletics Officer Max Gartner said a replacement for Cernigoj would be announced shortly.

MARJAN CERNIGOJ who led Canada’s women’s alpine team the past two seasons, is leaving the national ski team to return to the ski industry in the United States, Alpine Canada Alpin officials announced Tuesday.
     Cernigoj led Canada’s women’s team to its best season in more than 20 years last season, finishing with a total of seven World Cup podiums including two victories.
     “The past two seasons have been a tremendously fulfilling and enjoyable experience for me and I am proud of the success that we achieved. Everyone in the organization is working very hard to build a world-leading ski racing nation and I wish everyone the best,” Cernigoj said.
     The 2007-08 season highlights included World Cup victories by Britt Janyk at the Aspen World Cup downhill, and Emily Brydon winning a World Cup super G in St. Moritz, with Janyk also finishing third in the overall downhill standings.
     “The ladies program has clearly moved closer under Marjan’s leadership to our goal of being the best ski racing nation in the world by 2010. He has made a lasting contribution over the past two seasons to the success of the ladies program,” said Alpine Canada Alpin Chief Athletics Officer Max Gartner.
     Cernigoj said he intends to return home to Salt Lake City to lead a ski equipment supply company that he began before taking the position with the Canadian alpine team.
     Gartner said a replacement for Cernigoj would be announced shortly.

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