...fifth into fourth in the standings. The American had arrived at the Swiss resort looking to narrow the gap behind speed specialists Hermann Maier and defending champion Stephan Eberharter, still ahead of him in the overall. Austrian Rainer Schoenfelder...

...behemoth tackles he used to face as an end. Looking to get more mobile, he slimmed down a few pounds and trained with speed specialist Duane Carlisle, who works with the Philadelphia Eagles. "Once you're free as a defensive lineman, you start...

...of Russia, Jean-Cyril Robin of France and George Hincapie of the United States. Chris Boardman of Britain is a speed specialist who specializes in time trials. The opening time trial is about 4.5 miles around Rouen. The first stage is 119...

...Wednesday's downhill in Bormio, Italy, after dislocating his left shoulder in training last week.The American speed specialist is hoping he'll miss only one race, then return for the World Cup's next speed weekend in mid-January at Wengen...

...crash in Park City, Utah, last November, American Eric Schlopy finished 17th. Teammate Dane Spencer was 25th. Speed specialist Daron Rahlves, who has added the giant slalom to his program this season, fell on the first leg. "My knee is...

...the respect we think he deserves. Kona Gold, an older sprinter from California, and Caller One, a very swift speed specialist, are expected to go off as favorites. We should be third or fourth choice. But his degree of support will depend...

...Which is good as I was starting to miss the fighting and competition. The track here is easier and more suited to speed specialists like Katja." Seizinger has a big 171-point lead in the overall standings over German teammate Hilde Gerg with...