The Red Bull NordiX ski-cross competition in Switzerland this weekend marks the end of the 2011 season for the top racers and cross-country athletes from around the globe. It's set to be a thrilling battle. Here are the vital stats…
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… of the most talented cross-country and Nordic skiers are lined up to fight for a place in the final of the NordiX ski-cross event in the Swiss resort of Davos on April 2. After the qualification round, 64 will make it through to the final and the chance to take the crown.
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… adrenalin-generating miles (96km) of pistes are available at Davos as well as the largest natural ice skating field of any resort. It’s a skier’s paradise with plenty of off-piste trails also available to tempt those looking for adventure.
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… skiers will race together in each heat of the final as they prove their skill in the competition, which calls for speed, stamina and sheer strength as they take to the slopes of the Jakobshorn mountain area.
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… jaw-dropping metres (65ft) is the height of some of the jumps the competitors will have to successfully negotiate on the mountain course as they combine their skills in uphill, sprinting and freestyle.
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… is the number of sisters from the Gasparin family from Switzerland who will be competing in the women’s event. 2010 winner Selina Gasparin is joined by her younger siblings Elisa and Aita – all talented biathletes.
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… will be the number on the bib of Olympic gold medallist Dario Cologna, who will be leading the charge at Davos. He picked up his medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games in the men’s 15km freestyle event and will be aiming for gold once more.
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… was the total population of Davos in 2009. With the season’s most nailbiting contest unfolding this weekend, that figure should surge as spectators flock to catch the action for free.
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… places in Davos have been listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance, making it an attractive destination for culture vultures as well as thrillseekers. Among the places to look out for are three hotels: Berghotel Schatzalp, the former Grand Hotel Belvédère and the Zürcher Höhenklinik von R Gaberel.
Want more?
- Red Bull NordiX event page at redbull.ch (French/German)
- More winter sports from redbull.com
- Official Davos resort page at davos.ch
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