Snow caps final training in Wengen
With two training runs in the books and an overnight snowfall that needed to be dealt with, race officials for the 83rd Lauberhorn at Wengen, Switzerland elected to cancel the final trainer, give the racers the day off, and go ahead Friday with super combined.
About the Author: Hank McKee
In memoriam: The veteran of the staff, McKee started with Ski Racing in 1980. Over the seasons, he covered virtually every aspect of the sport, from the pro tours to junior racing, freestyle and World Cup alpine competition. He wrote the first national stories for many U.S. team stars, and was still around to report on their retirements. “Longevity has its rewards,” he said, “but it’s a slow process.”
