Olympics: Skiing team struggling after Maze retirement and Štuhec injury

PyeongChang, 8 February - Seriously weakened due to the retirement of two-time Olympic champion Tina Maze and the absence of the injured Ilka Štuhec, the reigning downhill world champion, the Slovenian alpine skiing team cannot seriously count on an Olympic medal in PyeongChang. Three surprising podium finishes this season however allow for at least some hope.

Kranjska Gora Slovenian Alpine skier Meta Hrovat. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Kranjska Gora
Slovenian Alpine skier Meta Hrovat.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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