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Jun 29-Jul 3 Maryhill Festival of Speed Goldendale, WA, United States
Jul 20-23 Kozakov Challenge Kozakov, Czech Republic
Jul 29-31 Insul Cup 2011 Insul, Germany
Aug 5-Aug 7 Padova Grand Prix Teolo, Italy
Sep 2-4 Winsport Canada Cup Calgary, Canada
Oct 28-30 Copa de los Andes Tarma Tarma, Peru
Nov 4-6 Malarrara Pro Teutonia Teutonia, Brazil
Nov 25-27 Mt Keira Challenge Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Dec 9-11 Hot Heels Africa Kogelberg, South Africa
James Kelly at the 2010 IGSA World Championships. Photo Pierre Gamby
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Birthday: July 14, 1987Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 2
Birthday: December 25, 1988Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 6
Birthday: April 7, 1981Citizenship: SwissResides: Brugg Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 1
Birthday: March 11, 1983Citizenship: BrazilianResides: Sao Leopoldo, Brazil
World Cup Victories: 2
Birthday: February 11, 1987Citizenship: CanadianResides: Madeira Park, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 5
Birthday: March 18, 1990Citizenship: AmericanResides: Los Angeles, CA USA
World Cup Victories: 0
Birthday: May 17, 1988Citizenship: SwissResides: Samstagern, Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 0
Birthday: September 28, 1983Citizenship: Canadian/CzechResides: Vernon, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 6
KEVIN REIMER
PATRICK SWITZER
RAMÓN KÖNIGSHAUSEN
CHRISTOPH BATT
DOUGLAS SILVA
SCOOT SMITH
JAMES KELLY
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K-rimes had the dream season in 2010 winning his second World Championship and his first World Cup Series title. He went into 2011 as the favorite to repeat but a severe leg injury sustained in a pre-season race could sideline him for the season.
Switzer always races with speed and style. The likeable skater from Canada is always a contender. P-Swiss earned his second career World Cup victory in Padova last year. With Reimer on the sidelines, he could dominate.
Christoph just seems to get better with age. Last year he earned his first World Cup victory in Kozakov with a lightning fast qualifying run. The big rider from Switzerland was a contender at each World Cup he entered. Expect the same in 2011.
Dalua has proven himself as South America’s top downhill skater. In the past he was always fast on the straight, fast courses but recently he’s also been a contender in the technical races. Silva is focused on the World Championship in Teutonia.
Scoot had his first ever winless season in 2010. The 2008 World Cup Series Champion and World Champion is hoping to get back to his winning ways. He made some key equipment changes during the off season in an effort to bolster his chances.
“The American Dream” only competed in four World Cup events in 2010 yet he was always a contender. He finished second in Australia and in the top 10 at all the rest. Kelly is still looking for his first World Cup win. A win could definitely happen in 2011.
Ramon is another of those skaters still looking for their first World Cup victory. The 2008 slalom World Champ came close qualifying number one in Italy and making it to the finals only to crash out. A victory could come for him in Germany or Italy.
After winning the 2009 Cup Series, Mischo had a disasterous 2010 start averaging 28th place in his first four races. He came roaring back in the final three races with two podiums and the top qualifying spot in Australia. He’s hungry for success in 2011.
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Birthday: September 16, 1988Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 0
ANDREW CHAPMAN9Andrew is amongst the fastest and most aggressive riders in the world. He has multiple podium finishes and a thirst to taste the top spot. Expect to see Chapman charging off the start line with a vengeance. He’s always quick.
Birthday: March 23, 1989Citizenship: AustralianResides: Sydney, Australia
World Cup Victories: 0
JACKSON SHAPIERA10Jacko has consistently been Australia’s number one racer over the past three seasons. His win or crash attitude makes him a crowd favorite. 2010 was plagued by injuries. If he can stay healthy, Shapiera could earn his first World Cup victory.
Birthday: January 8, 1982Citizenship: SwissResides: Grenchen, Switzerland
World Cup Victories : 0
STEFAN RÜEFLI11Stefan Rüefli tends to go about his racing quietly and has a way of sneaking up on his competitors when they least expect it. He’s a solid performer who always seems to be in the thick of things when the race is on the line.
Birthday: April 8, 1987 Citizenship: SwedishResides: Stockholm, Sweden
World Cup Victories: 3
ERIK LUNDBERG12Erik had his best year in 2007 winning the World Cup Series Championship. He’s had a number of solid podium finishes but winless at the World Cup level since 2008. Always popular, everyone would be happy to see Lundberg winning again.
Birthday: January 3, 1991Citizenship: SwissResides: Delémont, Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 0
NICOLAS ROBERT13Nicolas shocked the estblishment at the Graveyard Call in 2009 when he seemingly came out of nowhere to finish 3rd. In 2010 he proved his perfor-mance was no fluke with a number of solid finishes. He could be the next Swiss World Cup star.
COREY LEESONBirthday: December 21, 1979Citizenship: AustralianResides: Mermaid Beach, Australia
World Cup Victories: 0
14Leeso first made a name for himself at Newton’s in 2008 as the fastest Aussie and subsequently getting knocked out cold in a viscious crash during the race. He’s improved steadily over the past few seasons and is always a consistent performer.
Birthday: April 9, 1985Citizenship: SwedishResides: Oslo, Norway
World Cup Victories: 0
ROBIN SANDBERG15Robin has been making steady progress over the past few seasons. He broke into the top 16 of the World Rankings in 2010. Sandberg lives and breathes downhill skateboarding. Don’t be surprised if you see him in final or two this year.
Birthday: February 25, 1993Citizenship: AustralianResides: Tweed Heads, Australia
World Cup Victories: 0
MERRICK WILDASH16Merrick has skills and a keen racing sense well beyond his years. He finished 2010 as the World’s Top ranked Junior (under 18) and had a number of strong Open class finish as well. Could he be Australia’s first World Champion?
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Birthday: September 17, 1988Citizenship: CanadianResides: Summerland, Canada
World Cup Victories: 0
DILLON STEPHENS
Birthday: October 21, 1986Citizenship: South AfricanResides: Hout Bay, South Africa
World Cup Victories: 2
MIKE ZIETSMAN
Birthday: May 21, 1991Citizenship: AmericanResides: Boulder, CO, USA
World Cup Victories: 1
ZAK MAYTUM
Birthday: June 1994Citizenship: AmericanResides: Seattle, WA, USA
World Cup Victories: 0
SPENCER SMITH
Birthday: November 19, 1980Citizenship: SwissResides: Liestal, Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 5
MARTIN SIEGRIST
Birthday: January 1, 1994Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver, Canada
World Cup Victories: 0
WOLFGANG COLEMAN
Birthday: April 11, 1961Citizenship: AmericanResides: Huntington Beach, CA, USA
World Cup Victories: 1
CHRIS CHAPUT
Birthday: January 20, 1984Citizenship: CanadianResides: Rosedale, Canada
World Cup Victories: 0
KYLE MARTIN
Siegrist is a verteran racer who knows how to hang it out and push when a big race is on the line. His three World Championships (2004, 2006, 2007) are proof of that. He’s still looking to win that elusive World Cup Series Championship.
It’s hard to believe how long Zietsman’s been racing. He finsihed 2nd at Red Bull DHX way back in 2002. Mike rarely travels outside of South Africa anymore but he’s still very fast. He won Hot Heels Africa in 2010 against a strong field of IGSA regulars.
If Zak ever decided to travel, he’d certainly make a strong run for the Series Championship. Instead he concentrates on the North American rounds where he’s always a contender. Maytum is the defending Maryhill Champ and a Calgary victory is in his sights.
Chaput is a skateboarding legend who was a freestyle World Champ in the 70’s and the IGSA’s 1st DH Skateboarding World Cup Series Champ in 2001. His Abec 11 wheels are the performance benchmark for the industry. Can he win one more?
Spencer is one of the World’s best Junior racers who will be making his presence known in the Open ranks for years to come. His first big international victory came last summer in Argonnay, France in the Junior II class. Keep an eye on Spencer!
At just 17 years old, Wolfgang is the Eh-Teams go-to guy when it comes to the Junior II Category. Coleman will be the youngest rider on the circuit with a pro model under his feet as he races all season in the fastest growing class in the World.
If last year’s performance is any sort of warning, this season is set to be a strong year for “The Prince”. Dillon’s calculated skill on the race track will surely cause insecurity for those lined up beside him as he travels in search of the World Cup Title in 2011.
Kyle Martin is an absolute shredder who’s humble skills on the race track are no match for his globally recognized freeride skills. If you’re lucky enough to see him in action, sit back, relax and be inspired by what he’s discovered is possible on a skateboard.
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Brianne Davies has decided to retire from racing at the end of the 2010 season. She went out on top by winning her third consecutive IGSA World Championship (2008, 2009, 2010) and her second IGSA World Cup Series Championship (2008, 2010). During Brianne’s career she continually broke down barriers in the male dominated sport. She pushed downhill skateboarding to the limit, often competing in the Open Class and beating many well known male competitors in head to head action. With a total of 10 World Cup race wins, Brianne holds the IGSA record for most downhill skateboarding victories male or female. Brianne still intends on doing lots of freeriding while pursuing a career in firefighting. She will be missed at the race track by many.
Birthday: May 8, 1987Citizenship: FrenchResides: Lyon, France
World Cup Victories: 2
Birthday: August 1, 1986Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver, BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 0
Birthday: February 5, 1988Citizenship: CzechResides: Vrchlabí, Czech Republic
World Cup Victories: 0
Birthday: June 5, 1987Citizenship: CanadianResides: Vancouver BC, Canada
World Cup Victories: 1
Birthday: April 5, 1986Citizenship: Canadian/UkranianResides: Auckland, New Zealand
World Cup Victories: 3
DOMINIQUE VUKOREP
MARIE BOUGOURD
LENKA SALAČOVÁ
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Dominique had a strong season in 2010 highlighted by a second place finish in Brazil. At that event she also set the Official IGSA Women’s Downhill Skate-boarding Speed Record at 100.40 km/h (62.39 mph). Expect a great year from Dominique.
Marie burst onto the scene last year by scoring World Cup victories in Italy and the Czech Republic last year. She follows in the foot steps of pioneering French downhill racer Angelina Nobre. She’ll be looking for more victories in 2011.
Entering her 5th race season, “Skatie Katie” will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite as she makes her first attempt at capturing an IGSA World Cup Title in 2011. Katie favors fast, technical courses where her light weight is an advantage.
After winning the World Cup Series title in 2009, Dasha only ran a limited schedule last year. Dasha is equally at home on the tight tecnhical courses and the fast, straight ones. Born in the Ukraine, Dasha will be battling for victory in every race she enteres.
Lenka’s best finish in 2010 was a second at the Padova Grand Prix. She made steady progress last season and will be looking for more podium finishes and her first win in 2011. Lenka’s most at home on the tight, technical tracks.
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On September 30, 2010, Mischo Erban shattered his own IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Speed Record. He reached a velocity of 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph) at a secret location in northern Colorado. This speed shat-tered the previous IGSA record of 113.02 km/h (70.23 mph), which Erban set in 2009.
27-year old Erban, who lives in Vernon, BC, Canada, was the 2009 IGSA World Cup Series Champion, and he has won six World Cup races in his career. That leaves him tied for first place on the all-time victory list with Kevin Reimer, who was the IGSA World Cup Series Champion in 2010 and the IGSA World Champion in 2009 and 2010.
Erban set the new Speed Record while testing wheel compounds and hubs for his sponsor, Seismic Skate Systems. In attendance were representatives from Seismic and AEND Industries (which manufactures Seis-mic wheels), along with a group of Engineering students from Colorado State University and Gary Fluitt, who served as the Official IGSA Representative. The IGSA’s state-of-the-art Tag Heuer timing system was used to record Erban’s speed through a 100-foot speed trap. IGSA Official Gary Fluitt verified (and filmed) the record.
“Honestly, we never thought we would hit 130 km/hr.” said Erban. “It was an exploratory effort that surprised us all!”
The location has been kept secret to discourage others from riding the road in uncontrolled conditions without proper safety precautions in place.
Mischo Erban
Photo by Travis Conklin
Sets a New Official IGSA World Speed Record!
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
The Maryhill Festival of Speed returns for its’ fifth running in 2011. The race course always encourages close, hard racing. Zak Maytum won the 2010 event in a close duel over Kevin Reimer. With Reimer out of action due to an injury, it will be interesting to see who will be putting the pressure on Maytum. Two-time winner Scoot Smith will definitely be a contender. Mischo Erban and James Kelly have both finished second here previously and will be looking to win North America‘s most prestigious downhill race. Abec 11 has stepped up as the title sponsor and the total prize purse increased to $10,000. Maryhill isn’t the most difficult course in the world to ride, but finding a fast line, posessing good drafting skills strong physical endurance are the keys to success.
2010 Winner Zak Maytum sandwiched between Kevin Reimer and Patrick Switzer through Cowzer Corner. Photo Dawn Moisanen
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2010 Kevin Reimer (CAN) 3:06.424Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Brianne Davies (CAN) 3:15.193Street Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3:01.908Classic Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3:11.802
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Zak Maytum (USA)Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN)Street Luge: Andy Lally (USA)Classic Luge: Andy Lally (USA)
Maryhill Festival of SpeedGoldendale, WA, USA
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Course Length: 3.5 km (2.2 mi)Top Speed: 75 km/h (47 mph)
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MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED1st IGSA Jr. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
June 29-July 3, 2011
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Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2:24.365Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:46.550Street Luge: 2010 Luca Santolamazza 2:10.119Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2:20.611
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Christoph Batt (SUI)Women’s Skateboard: Marie Bougourd (FRA)Street Luge: Luca Santolamazza (ITA)Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT)
Kozakov has quickly gained the reputation as the best race in Europe. The track is a supreme test for even the most accom-plished riders with its’ incredible combination of both tight, technical corners, fast sweepers and high-speed straights. Christoph Batt earned his first World Cup victory last year by setting the fastest qualifying time and then watching the rain wash out the rest of the weekend. Batt will go into the race as the favorite but expect strong challenges from Switzer, Shapiera, Chapman, Siegrist and espe-cially Erban who would like nothing more than to win a World Cup in his native Czech Republic.
Mischo Erban will be focused on winning in his native Czech Republic. Photo Sven von Schlachta
July 20-23, 2011
KOZAKOV CHALLENGE
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Course Length: 3.4 km (2.1 mi)Top Speed: 97 km/h (60 mph)
KOZAKOV CHALLENGEKozakov, Czech Republic
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Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2:29.171Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 2:42.120Street Luge: 2010 Yvon Labarthe 2:26.798Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2:27.843
2010TM European Championship Winners DH Skateboard: Martin Siegrist (SUI)Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN)Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI)Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT)
July 29-31, 2011
INSUL CUP 2011
After hosting a very successful 2010 European Championship, the Insul Cup is back as a World Cup in 2011. The track is located in the Eifel Mountains of Western Germany not far from the famed Nurbur-gring. It features five hairpin corners that challenge even the most technically savvy riders. Martin Siegrist won a hard fought Final over Christoph Batt, Ramon Konigshausen and Mischo Erban last year. Expect another dog fight between those four and many others in 2011. This is a race that is very difficult to pick a favorite. One of the local German skaters like Boris Schinke or Alex Dietz could easily make it to the finals and pull off a surprise victory.
TRACK FACTSCourse Length: 2.1 km (1.3 mi)Top Speed: 70 km/h (45 mph)
Insul Cup 2011Insul, Germany
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Martin Siegrist headed to victory at Insul Cup 2010. Photo: Alex Frischauf
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PADOVA GRAND PRIX
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2009 Martin Siegrist (SUI) 1:58.276Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:14.519Street Luge: 2009 Peter Eliot (GBR) 1:58.053Classic Luge: 2009 Michael Serek (AUT) 2:00.339
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Patrick Switzer (CAN)Women’s Skateboard: Marie (FRA)Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI)Classic Luge: Craig Deltour (FRA)
Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
PADOVA GRAND PRIXTeolo, Italy
Course Length: 1.6 km (1.0 mi)Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
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August 5-7, 2011
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WOMEN’S DH SKATEBOARD IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS
Name Nationality WinsBrianne Davies Canada 10Angelina Nobre France 4Dasha Kornienko Canada 3Marie Bougourd France 2Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland 2Jolanda Vogler Switzerland 2Christie Alexio Brazil 1Kristina Engstrand Sweden 1Uta Hang Germany 1Anne Harding Canada 1Sarah Hodel Switzerland 1Katie Neilson Canada 1Holly Weiss United States 1
IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS
IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Dominique Vukorep 100.40 km/h (62.39 mph)November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil
Year Name Nationality2010 Brianne Davies Canada2009 Brianne Davies Canada2008 Brianne Davies Canada2007 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland2006 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland2005 Angelina Nobre France2004 Angelina Nobre France2003 Anne Semay France
IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS
Year Name Nationality2010 Brianne Davies Canada2009 Dasha Kornienko Canada2008 Brianne Davies Canada2007 Sarah Hodel Switzerland2006 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland2005 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland
X Games VII August 10-12, 2001Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Super Mass Luge (6-Man)Gold Brent DeKeyser United StatesSilver Dave Rogers United StatesBronze Dave Auld United States
King of the HillGold Dennis Derammelaere United States
X Games VJune 25-27, 1999San Francisco, California, United States
Super Mass Luge (6-Man)Gold Dave Rogers United StatesSilver Biker Sherlock United StatesBronze Sean Slate United States
Dual Luge (2-Man)Gold Dennis Derammelaere United StatesSilver Lee Dansie United StatesBronze Biker Sherlock United States
X Games VIAugust 11-13, 2000San Francisco, CA, United States
Super Mass Luge (6-Man)Gold Bob Pereyra United StatesSilver Lee Dansie United StatesBronze John Rogers United States
Dual Luge (2-Man)Gold Bob Ozman United StatesSilver Wade Sokol United StatesBronze Bob Pereyra United States
King of the HillGold Dennis Derammelaere United States
X Games IV June 17-21, 1998San Diego, California, United States
Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Rat Sult United StatesSilver Bob Pereyra United StatesBronze Todd Lehr United States
Mass Luge (4-Man)Gold Rat Sult United StatesSilver Sean Slate United StatesBronze Steve Fernando United States
Dual Luge (2-Man)Gold Biker Sherlock United StatesSilver Stefan Wagner United StatesBronze Dave Auld United States
X Games III June 18-23, 1997Oceanside, California, United States
Super Mass Luge (6-Man)Gold Chris Ponseti United StatesSilver Biker Sherlock United StatesBronze Rat Sult United States
Mass Luge (4-man)Gold Biker Sherlock United StatesGold Dennis Derammelaere United StatesBronze Lee Dansie United States
Dual Luge (2-Man)Gold Biker Sherlock United StatesGold Dennis Derammelaere United StatesBronze Darren Lott United States
The IGSA was the sanctioning body and sport organizer of the 1997-2001 X Games Street Luge competitions.
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CLASSIC LUGE IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS
Name Nationality WinsMichael Serek Austria 13Andy Lally United States 6Leander Lacey South Africa 4John Fryer United States 3David Dean United States 2Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2Chris McBride United States 2Riley Meehan United States 2Russel Naude South Africa 2Dave Rogers United States 2Sebastian Tournissac France 2Beni Weber Switzerland 2Jonathan Blottier France 1Kevin Bouaich Switzerland 1Craig Deltour France 1John Fritz Canada 1Robert Huber Switzerland 1Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1Darren Lott United States 1Alexandre Machado Brazil 1Abdil Mahdzan Malaysia 1Gregory Martin France 1Konstantin Weigl Austria 1Loic Zaccaro France 1
IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS
IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Chris McBride 122.97 km/h (76.41 mph)
October 24, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil
Year Name Nationality2010 Michael Serek Austria2009 Andy Lally United States2008 Michael Serek Austria2007 Jonathan Blottier France2006 Loic Zaccaro France2005 David Dean United States2004 Gregory Martin France2003 Michael Serek Austria2002 Leander Lacey South Africa
IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS
Year Name Nationality2010 Michael Serek Austria2009 Michael Serek Austria2008 Michael Serek Austria2007 Michael Serek Austria2006 Beni Weber Switzerland2005 David Dean United States2004 Rian James United States2003 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain2002 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain2001 Dave Rogers United States
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DOWNHILL SKATEBOARD IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS
Year Name Nationality2010 Kevin Reimer Canada2009 Mischo Erban Canada2008 Scoot Smith Canada2007 Erik Lundberg Sweden2006 Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden2005 Thomas Edstrand Canada2004 Bassi Haller Germany2003 Stuart Bradburn South Africa2002 Werner Bucherl Austria2001 Chris Chaput United States
IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality2010 Kevin Reimer Canada2009 Kevin Reimer Canada2008 Scoot Smith Canada2007 Martin Siegrist Switzerland2006 Martin Siegrist Switzerland2005 Cedric Burel Canada2004 Martin Siegrist Switzerland2003 Clement Cane France2002 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland
IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality WinsMischo Erban Canada 6Kevin Reimer Canada 6Martin Siegrist Switzerland 5Scoot Smith Canada 5Stuart Bradburn South Africa 3Erik Lundberg Sweden 3Manu Antuna France 2Cedric Burel France 2Clement Carne France 2Thomas Edstrand Canada 2Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden 2Douglas Silva Brazil 2Patrick Switzer Canada 2Aki Von Glasow Switzerland 2Mike Ziestman South Africa 2Christoph Batt Switzerland 1Chris Chaput United States 1Brent DeKeyser United States 1Niko Desmarais Canada 1Darryl Freeman United States 1Matthias Goransson Sweden 1Bassi Haller Germany 1Gary Hardwick United States 1Rick Kludy United States 1Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1Zak Maytum United States 1Andreas Pfander Switzerland 1Louis Pilloni United States 1Noah Sakamoto United States 1Raffael Schaffner Switzerland 1
IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Mischo Erban 130.08 km/h (80.83 mph)
September 30, 2010 Colorado, United States
STREET LUGE IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality2010 Peter Eliot Great Britain2009 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland2008 Leander Lacey South Africa2007 Sebastian Tournissac France2006 Beni Weber Switzerland2005 David Dean United States2004 Rian James United States2003 Richard Knaggs South Africa2002 Peter Eliot Great Britain2001 Dave Rogers United States
IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality2010 Luca Santolamazza Italy2009 Nick Duffield Australia2008 Matthias Lang Germany2007 Gauthier DeKyndt France2006 Loic Zaccaro France2005 David Dean United States2004 Leander Lacey South Africa2003 Brent DeKeyser United States2002 Olivier Wagner Switzerland
IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS
IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD
Name Nationality WinsLeander Lacey South Africa 9Brent DeKeyser United States 4Peter Eliot Great Britain 4David Dean United States 3Nick Duffield Australia 3Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 3Andy Lally United States 3Dave Rogers United States 3Eugen Forschner Germany 2John Fryer United States 2Matthias Lang Germany 2Mike McIntyre United States 2John Rogers United States 2Luca Santolamazza Italy 2Sebastian Tournissac France 2Olivier Wagner Switzerland 2Loic Zaccaro France 2Denis Araujo Brazil 1Gauthier DeKyndt France 1Edgar DeWit Netherlands 1Kurtis Head United States 1Richard Hodkinson Great Britain 1Rian James United States 1Jeremy Kahn United States 1Richerd Knaggs Great Britain 1Russel Naude South Africa 1William Stephenson Great Britain 1
Walter Ribeiro 133.82 km/h (83.15 mph)November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil
As of January 1, 2011
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
The Winsport Canada Cup is an all new event being run on the access road of the bobsled run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. The track itself is wide smooth and challenging with a series of sweeping and hairpin corners linked by short straights. A chairlift will whisk the riders to the top efficiently so no transport buses will be required. The competitors will be racing for their share of a $12,000 purse making the Canada Cup one of the richest of the year. Spectators will be able to catch all the action up and down the course on a series of big screens ensuring non-stop action. The whole event will have a festival atmosphere with live bands, DJ’s, beer gardens and a demo village making it one of the world’s best gravity sports events.
Casey Morrow, Dillon Stephens and David Price race down the Canada Olympic Park track. Photo Winsport Canada
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: Not establishedWomen’s DH Skateboard:Not establishedStreet Luge: Not establishedClassic Luge: Not established
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not ContestedWomen’s Skateboard: Not ContestedStreet Luge: Not ContestedClassic Luge: Not Contested
Winsport Canada CupSeptember 2-4, 2011
TRACK FACTSCourse Length: 1.5 km (.9mi)Top Speed: 90 km/h (56mph)
WinSport Canada Cup Calgary, Canada
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
Prior to 2010, the only IGSA sanctioned events held in South America took place in Brazil. That all changed last year with the debut of the Hotel los Portales Tarma South American Championship held in the city of Tarma, Peru. Located high in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of approximately 3000m (9850’), the track and the event were an immediate hit with over 60 competitors racing in the inaugural event . For 2011 the event the has gained World Cup status and the name has been changed to the Copa de los Andes. With a year of experience, the organizers are ready for the world to descend on the “Pearl of the Andes.” Last year Douglas Silva won a tough battle over Kevin Reimer in the final. Expect more of the same when most of the IGSA’s top competitors race it out in the final event before the World Championships.
Douglas Silva out in the lead on his way to winning last years South American Championship in Tarma, Peru. Photo Barbara Britvin
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2010 Douglas Silva (BRA) 3:03.440Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Mariza Nunes (PER) 3:39.730Street Luge: Not establishedClassic Luge: Not established
2010 Winners (South American Championship)DH Skateboard: Douglas Silva (BRA)Women’s Skateboard: Mariza Nunes (PER)Street Luge: Not ContestedClassic Luge: Not Contested
Copa de los Andes Tarma
October 28-30, 2011
TRACK FACTSCourse Length: 2.9 km (1.8 mi)Top Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph)
TARMA, PERU START
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
Teutonia is the fastest gravity sports race track in the world and one that instills fear in competitors unlike any other. The track has gradual corners in the upper section where the competitors continually accelerate. At the big mid track sweeper, they’re doing about 90km/h (53 mph). From this point, the bottom drops out as the grade increses to over 10%. The skateboards accel-erate to speeds in excess of 115 km/h (72 mph) and the luges 130 km/h (81 mph) heading to the finish. The pavement has slight ripples which are ampli-fied by the high speeds adding to the craziness that is Teutonia. Three-time winner Kevin Reimer describes it as a straight, technical hill. All the top competitors will be converging on Teutonia for the 10th IGSA World Champi-onships. It promises to be a high speed duel from start to finish.
Kevin Reimer leads Douglas Silva through the high speed sweeper in the 2010 Finals. Photo Francisco Urbistondo
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2009 Douglas Silva (BRA) 1:17.723Women’s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 1:39.280Street Luge: 2010 Jades Wolverine (BRA) 1:16.032Classic Luge: 2010 Alexandre Machado (BRA) 1:21.030
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Kevin Reimer (CAN)Women’s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN)Street Luge: Jades Wolverine (BRA)Classic Luge: Alexandre Machado (BRA)
Malarrara Pro Teutonia10th IGSA World Championships
November 4-6, 2011
TRACK FACTSCourse Length: 2.0 km (1.2 mi)
Top Speed: 113 km/h (70 mph)
MALARRARA PRO TEUTONIATeutonia, Brazil
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
Newton’s Nation in Bathurst had originally been slated to host an IGSA World Cup event for the fourth time in 2011. The mega festival in Bathurst was hurt by poor attendance due to less than ideal scheduling. The organizers feel a Fall date will prove to be much more attractive so students from the nearby university will be able to attend. The organizers have decided to take a one-year hiatus with Newton’s Nation returning in April 2012. The Australian Skateboard Racing Association (ASRA) has stepped in to save the day. Wollongong, which is a coastal city 1.5 hrs south of Sydney will play host to the Mount Keira Challenge. It's a twisty course with fast sweeping corners and enough gradient and natural obstacles to keep it interesting for every-one. This event is still awaiting final confirmation as we go to press.
After finishing third overall in 2010 WCS Points, Christoph Batt will be a top contender for victory in Australia. Photo Pierre Gamby
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: Not EstablishedWomen’s DH Skateboard: Not EstablishedStreet Luge: Not establishedClassic Luge: Not established
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not ContestedWomen’s Skateboard: Not ContestedStreet Luge: Not ContestedClassic Luge: Not Contested
Mount Keira Challenge
November 25-27, 2011
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TRACK FACTSCourse Length: 1.8 km (1.1 mi)Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
MOUNT KEIRA CHALLENGEWollongong, NSW, Australia
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Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can “pump” their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the “pump” to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen’s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in 2011.
Hot Heels Africa returns for the eighth consecutive year as the IGSA World Cup Series Finale. The event is held in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve near Cape Town. Summer is just beginning in the Southern Hemisphere during early December so those who live in colder climates always enjoy the trip to Cape Town. Throughout the years many championships have been decided in Kogelberg. Local Mike Zietsman showed he still knows how to reach the top of the podium by winning last year. Ramon Konig-shausen equaled his career best performance by finishing second while Mischo Erban continued his late season surge by finishing third. With the addition of the fifth race to each racers points total, expect the 2011 World Cup Series to be decided in South Africa. The South African Gravity Sports Association (SAGRA) always puts on a great show in Kogelberg.
Mischo Erban leads Ramon Konigshausen and Stefan Ruefli at Hot Heels Africa 2010. Photo Sharon La Grange
Qualifying RecordsDH Skateboard: 2009 Mischo Erban (CAN) 1:49.580Women’s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2:02.870Street Luge: 2008 Russel Naude (RSA) 1:42.830Classic Luge: 2010 Russel Naude (RSA) 1:47.410
2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Mike Zietsman (RSA)Women’s Skateboard: Not ContestedStreet Luge: Peter Eliot (GBR)Classic Luge: Russel Naude (RSA)
HOT HEELS AFRICADecember 9-11, 2011
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Course Length: 1.9 km (1.2 mi)Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph)
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GRAVITY SPORTS EXPLAINED
Competitors stand upright on longboards and ride in an aerodynamic “tuck” position at speeds in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph). Downhill Skateboarding is also known as “Speedboarding” and “Stand up”. The skater’s hands are used as outriggers to help maintain balance and stability. Hard plastic pucks are attached to the gloves so the hands can be placed on the pavement incur-ring only minimal friction. Braking is accomplished by either dragging a foot on the ground, or pitching the skateboard sideways in a controlled slide. Decks are typically 34”- 48” in length and constructed from materials including wood, carbon �ber, Kevlar, �berglass, lightnweight metals and structural foam. Racing trucks are typically machined or cast aluminum. Wheels are typically 70-90mm in diameter and made from polyure-thane to provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction.
After �rst being pioneered in the 1970’s at the Signal Hill Downhill skateboard race, “Laydown” remained underground for nearly two decades, ESPN adopted the sport for the inaugural 1995 X Games and renamed it “Street Luge.” Competitors lay in the supine position and control the oversize skateboard by leaning their bodies. Braking is accomplished by dragging the shoe soles on the pavement. Street luge’s are highly sophisticated vehicles constructed from a variety of materials including carbon �ber, Kevlar, �berglass, alumi-num, titanium, steel, structural foam, and other exotic materials. Between two and four trucks are typically used. Four to eight polyurethane wheels that are typically 70-90mm in diameter provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction.
In the late 80’s a group of Austrian snowboard-ing enthusiasts began sitting on their skateboards and riding down from the Kaurnatal Resort after a day of snowboarding. Over time their hobby grew into a fully organized race known as Hot Heels Kaurnatal. This is how Classic Luge or “Buttboarding” got its‘ start. To maintain the spirit of those early days, Classic Luge is the most restricted IGSA racing category. Boards must be constructed of wood and wheels cannot exceed 70mm in diameter. The trucks must be commercially available. The idea behind Classic Luge is to keep technology minimal so that the rider skill is the determining factor. Top speeds in Classic Luge tend to be only marginally slower than those achieved in Street Luge.
DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING
STREET LUGE
CLASSIC LUGE
Photo Bob Ozman
Photo: Francisco Urbistondo
Photo: Alex Frischauf
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Season Review2010
Reimer’s Dominant Year
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Kevin “K-Rimes” Reimer dominated the IGSA’s 10th World Cup season unlike anyone before him. Out of the eight races, each competitors four best finishes were counted toward their final points tally. Of the six World Cup races Reimer competed in, he had four victories in Germany, France, Brazil and Australia giving him a perfect score of 1800 points. In the other two races he finished second (USA, Czech Republic). He also won his second World Championship in a row. For Reimer, 2010 will be remem-bered as a dream year.
Finishing second overall was Patrick “P-Swiss” Switzer. He was victorious in Italy, finished second in France and had third place finishes in both Germany and Australia giving him 1731.36 points for the season. It was a solid year for Switzer who was always pushing Reimer but seemingly unable to beat him. Expect him to come back even hungrier this year.
Christoph Batt had a breakthrough season earning his maiden World Cup victory in the Czech Republic, finishing second in Italy and scoring two fifth place finishes in Germany and South Africa. He was always fast and a contender in every race he entered. In the two races where he finished fifth, he had crashes in the Semi-Finals and then came back to win in the Consolation-Final. Batt will be a force to reckon with in 2011.
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2010 IGSA World Cup Series Final Standings
1. Kevin Reimer, CAN 1800.00 pts2. Patrick Switzer, CAN 1731.36 pts3. Christoph Batt, SUI 1702.37 pts4. Douglas Silva, BRA 1651.43 pts5. Scoot Smith, CAN 1640.97 pts6. James Kelley, USA 1637.25 pts7. Ramón Konigshausen, SUI 1632.52 pts8. Mischo Erban, CAN 1607.09 pts9. Andrew Chapman, CAN 1603.96 pts10. Jackson Shapiera, AUS 1581.29 pts11. Stefan Rufli, SUI 1580.95 pts12. Erik Lundberg, SWE 1504.45 pts13. Nicolas Robert, SUI 1484.56 pts14. Corey Leeson, AUS 1423.86 pts15. Robin Sandberg, SWE 1403.33 pts16. Merrick Wildash, AUS 1362.63 pts17. Bruno Fuchs, SUI 1348.33 pts18. Danky Dean Ovalhe, BRA 1332.92 pts19. Matthew Ardeme, RSA 1317.53 pts20. Dominik Kowalski, GER 1313.40 pts
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Competitors stand upright on longboards and ride in an aerodynamic “tuck” position at speeds in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph). Downhill Skateboarding is also known as “Speedboarding” and “Stand up”. The skater’s hands are used as outriggers to help maintain balance and stability. Hard plastic pucks are attached to the gloves so the hands can be placed on the pavement incur-ring only minimal friction. Braking is accomplished by either dragging a foot on the ground, or pitching the skateboard sideways in a controlled slide. Decks are typically 34”- 48” in length and constructed from materials including wood, carbon �ber, Kevlar, �berglass, lightnweight metals and structural foam. Racing trucks are typically machined or cast aluminum. Wheels are typically 70-90mm in diameter and made from polyure-thane to provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction.
After �rst being pioneered in the 1970’s at the Signal Hill Downhill skateboard race, “Laydown” remained underground for nearly two decades, ESPN adopted the sport for the inaugural 1995 X Games and renamed it “Street Luge.” Competitors lay in the supine position and control the oversize skateboard by leaning their bodies. Braking is accomplished by dragging the shoe soles on the pavement. Street luge’s are highly sophisticated vehicles constructed from a variety of materials including carbon �ber, Kevlar, �berglass, alumi-num, titanium, steel, structural foam, and other exotic materials. Between two and four trucks are typically used. Four to eight polyurethane wheels that are typically 70-90mm in diameter provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction.
In the late 80’s a group of Austrian snowboard-ing enthusiasts began sitting on their skateboards and riding down from the Kaurnatal Resort after a day of snowboarding. Over time their hobby grew into a fully organized race known as Hot Heels Kaurnatal. This is how Classic Luge or “Buttboarding” got its‘ start. To maintain the spirit of those early days, Classic Luge is the most restricted IGSA racing category. Boards must be constructed of wood and wheels cannot exceed 70mm in diameter. The trucks must be commercially available. The idea behind Classic Luge is to keep technology minimal so that the rider skill is the determining factor. Top speeds in Classic Luge tend to be only marginally slower than those achieved in Street Luge.
DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING
STREET LUGE
CLASSIC LUGE
Photo Bob Ozman
Photo: Francisco Urbistondo
Photo: Alex Frischauf
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Birthday: October 14, 1987Citizenship: BritishResides: Worcester, England
World Cup Victories: 1
WILL STEPHENSON
Birthday: June 1. 1974Citizenship: BritishResides: London, England
World Cup Victories: 4
PETER ELIOT
Birthday: January 11, 1974Citizenship: SwissResides: Geneva, Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 4
YVON LABARTHE
Birthday: January 22, 1982Citizenship: MalaysianResides: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
World Cup Victories: 1
ADBIL MAHDZAN
Birthday: April 1, 1974Citizenship: AustrianResides: Vienna, Austria
World Cup Victories: 13
MICHAEL SEREK
Birthday: May 22, 1990Citizenship: SwissResides: Courrendin, Switzerland
World Cup Victories: 1
KEVIN BOUAICH
Birthday: June 15, 1984Citizenship: ItalianResides: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy
World Cup Victories: 2
LUCA SANTOLAMAZZA
Birthday: October 22, 1979Citizenship: FrenchResides: Lon, France
World Cup Victories: 0
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Serek is the winningest competitor in IGSA history. He won his first World Championship in 2003 and then went away to dental school. Since coming back in 2007 he’s been nearly unstoppable winning four consecutive Classic Luge World Cup Series titles
Eliot has been competing in street luge since the mid 90’s. He earned his first World Cup Series title back in 2002. Pete proved that he’s not lost any speed by winning his second Series title in 2010. Eliot is the favorite to win a third title in 2011.
Yvon is the only compeitor in history to win IGSA Championships in both downhill skateboarding and street luge. He’s a fierce competitor who never gives up. There is no love lost between Eliot and Labarthe. Look for fireworks on and off the track!
Luca had a breakout year in 2010 winning both the Street Luge World Championship and Kozakov Challenge. He excells on the courses that combine high speeds and technical prowess. 2010 boost his confidence and he could be unstoppable in 2011.
Abdil is a fierce competitor who was first introduced to luge while attending university in America. Since moving back to Malaysia, “Furlong” has become a sport ambassador bringing new competitors into the sport and organizing informal races in Malaysia.
Kevin Bouaich burst on the Classic Luge scene in 2009 by winning Peyragudes in his World Cup debut! Since then he’s shown that he is a consistent performer who can never be discounted. Bouaich will likely be adding to his victory tally this year.
Will Stephenson has been getting faster over the past few seasons as his experience level has grown. His lone Street Luge World Cup victory came at Teutonia in 2009, site of this years World Champi-onships. Can he win the big one in 2011?
Fabien continues to improve as his experience level increases. He went from 16th in the 2009 Classic Luge rankings to sixth last year. Prual has become a consistent top five finisher and is aiming for his first World Cup victory this year..
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Luca Santolamazza Photo: Alex Frischauf
Dasha Kornienko Photo: Pierre Gamby
Jean Yves Blondeau Photo: Pierre Gamby
Peter Eliot Photo: Liz Kinnish Dominique Vukorep Photo:Pierre Gamby
2010 World Championship FinalPhoto Pierre Gamby
Andy Lally Photo Dawn Moisanen
Lang & McIntyre tangle at Maryhilll
Scoot Smith Photo Liz KinnishForschner, Marx, De Wit & Müller. Photo: Liz KinnishChris McBride Photo: Liz Kinnish
The IGSA Crew hard at work. Photo Liz Kinnish Oliver Slaughter Photo Liz Kinnish
Switzer & Kelly in the rain. Photo: Pierre Gamby
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