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15.11.2023

New attempt: Isabella Wright opens the second downhill training session on Thursday

After the cancellation of Wednesday's training session due to the wind, the speed athletes should be able to have a training run on Thursday. At 11.45 a.m., the US American Isabella Wright will be the first skier to tackle the Gran Becca with a length of 2910 metres and a difference in altitude of 665 metres.

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15.11.2023

Buon compleanno Sofia!

The champion from Bergamo Sofia Goggia, did not ever hide her love for Breuil-Cervinia both in summer and – of course – winter. She spent here few time during summer testing the new equipment and the slope, as well as enjoying moments of fun and relax at Lago Blu. The scenic lake – that reflects the image of Matterhorn and the other peaks that frame it – was defined by Sofia as “a place of my heart”.

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15.11.2023

The wind is too strong: The first women's training on the Gran Becca is cancelled.

On Wednesday, Sofia Goggia, Corinne Suter & Co. were supposed to train on the Gran Becca for the first time as part of the Matterhorn Cervino Speed Openings. However, strong winds prevented regular training. The jury, which includes members of the FIS and the local organising committee, had no choice than to cancel today's programme.

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14.11.2023

Sofia Goggia, Corinne Suter & Co.: The world's best female ski athletes are about to make their debut on the «Gran Becca»!

The best downhill skiers in the world have arrived in Cervinia and will be taking on a completely new challenge in the World Cup circuit over the next few days. While a total of three training sessions are scheduled above Cervinia and Zermatt from Wednesday to Friday, the two races at the weekend are all about the first downhill World Cup points of the season and a total of no less than 400,000 Swiss francs in prize money.

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14.11.2023

Dear Gran Becca fans: You won't miss any news here in the coming days!

With the start of a new week, the organisers of the Matterhorn Cervino Speed Opening are full of anticipation and hope that the weather will be at its best.

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14.11.2023

The rescue service during the races: A look behind the scenes

A World Cup race imposes a strict safety protocol, especially when it involves speed and athletes going at over 120 kph. Under a cross-border agreement, the entire rescue machine is managed from Italy and coordinated by the Aosta Valley Mountain Rescue.

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