Alpine Skiing

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Alpine skiing: The idols behind the idols

We spoke to Mikaela Shiffrin, Ted Ligety, Lara Gut and more about which type of music gets them fired up before a big race.

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The sounds of the slopes: Which music gets alpine skiers pumped up pre-race?

Confident, handsome and witty but there's still work to be done if alpine skier River Radamus is to perfect a convincing English accent.

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Quickfire: A 'mummy's boy' but Radamus does not lack self-belief

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When it comes to the Olympic Winter Games, there’s no such thing as too much luck.
Enter American alpine skier River Radamus and his lucky hairstyle. The 23-year-old comes to the Beijing 2022 Games donning a zebra ‘do, which he hopes will help lift him to the Olympic podium.
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Beijing 2022 | Olympic Winter Games

River Radamus' zebra-inspired, lucky hairdo

With three Winter Youth Olympic Games gold medals and two junior world titles to his name, River Radamus looked destined for alpine skiing greatness.
When he stepped into the World Cup circuit two years ago after topping the Nor-Am Cup series, the young skier from the Vail Ski club was

River Radamus on overcoming setbacks: "It's just another learning experience."

The three-time Winter Youth Olympic Games champion opens up on his 'struggles' and 'failures' since transitioning to the World Cup: "Every time I keep getting knocked down, it's just another learning experience," the American skier told Olympic Channel.

River Radamus: I'm still here fighting

The 20-year-old grew up in the historic Vail Ski Club and is looking to use his 3 YOG titles as a stepping stone for greater success.

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