Slovenia's Kosir Third in Slalom
Shigakogen, 18 February - Slovenia's Jure Kosir finished third in the World Cup Slalom event held in Japan's Shigakogen. Kosir was 0.59 seconds behind the winning Frenchman Pierrick Bourgeat (1:53.51), while Austrian Heinz Schilchegger came in second (+0.15). Other Slovene skiers ensured a good team effort with Mitja Kunc in 12th (+2.06), Matjaz Vrhovnik 14th (+2.18), Andrej Miklavc 15th (+2.50), Rene Mlekuz 16th (+2.55), Uros Pavlovcic 21st (2.65) and Drago Grubelnik in 24th (+3.18).