Schladming
What a race!
50,000 fans lining the hill, racing under the lights, bullet-proof snow conditions, and an awesomely challenging hill to boot. Is that not heaven for a ski racer?
Granted I had some problems on my first run, but I was lucky enough to qualify 30th and therefore start 1st on the second run. With a second chance, I did my best to take advantage of the clean track. The conditions were so good, however, that I'm not sure it was such a great advantage over the rest of the field! Still I had the 9th fastest second run and moved up to 19th place overall.
The best news was yet to come though. After a late dinner back at our hotel, the coaches announced the Olympic team and I was named for the slalom!
In the end it wasn't a bad evening at all.
11 Comments:
Yea Chip..way to go... that's showing them all...how to hang in there...cheers
HI Chip
Congrat's on today.
Congrat's on making the slalom team-all of your Lutsen/Midwest fans think you're the best slalom racer we've seen-bring back a medal to show off at the Spring Series-hopefully you'll return.
Safe travels.
The Pelton's
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Awesome second run!
Hi Chip!
It was a great race yesterday!
I´m looking forward to the Olympic games. Congratulation to your good two races in Schladming.
Denise
Yeah!!!!!!!! Congrats. We are so psyched for you!!! Send some photos so we can get you on www.OffThePodium.com
Congratulations Chip! Nif just told us the good news and we are so excited for you!!!!
Congrats on making the Olympic SL team!! All of Vermont is proud of you and cheering you on!!
Brian
Chip -
Great to see all is well! Keep up the great skiing. Good luck the rest of the year, including the Olympics! A congrats on you wedding.
The Tamblyns
YAY Chip, YAY!!
So excited for you!! Congratulations.
Andrew, Tese and Maddy Z
Hey Chip -- Peet family here. We watched and are so proud!!!!
Love to all.
Hey Chip -- Peet family here. We watched and are so proud.Love to all.
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