Streif

Streif has a problem arguing on substance so he just belittles and insults those he disagrees with….

Challenging John McCain - Erick’s blog - RedState 2009

Calle Toernstroem/Reuters CRASH COMA: Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht, 25, was put in an induced coma Thursday after crashing in downhill training on the Streif course in Kitzbuehel, Austria -- one of the most dangerous on the World Cup circuit.

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Neue Streif four times to get some idea of the course.

Notes on Olympic Skiing: 1936 1969

Neue Streif four times to get some idea of the course.

Notes on Olympic Skiing: 1936 1936

A week after taming the technically demanding Streif course in Kitzbühel, Austria, Cuche showed his versatility in Chamonix by capturing his ninth career World Cup downhill on a course that favors gliding ability.

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The 29-year-old Grugger smashed his head on the icy slope after a crash on the Streif course in Kitzbuehel and underwent a five-hour emergency operation.

Thestar.com - Home Page 2011

KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - Austrian skier Hans Grugger underwent brain surgery Thursday after crashing during a training run for the World Cup downhill on the demanding Streif course.

Thestar.com - Home Page ERIC WILLEMSEN 2011

Didier Cuche of Switzerland used his last visit to the Streif in Kitzbuehel, Austria, to earn a record fifth victory on one of the World Cup's most challenging downhill courses.

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Grugger is the third racer in the last four years to get seriously injured after crashing on the Streif course, which is famous for its dangerous bumps, turns and jumps.

Thestar.com - Home Page ERIC WILLEMSEN 2011

The unexpected announcement Thursday by the 37-year-old former butcher skier came at a news conference leading to Saturday's classic race on the Streif course, where he is a four-time winner.

The Seattle Times 2012