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Interview above the clouds
21 February 2013 года
Interview above the clouds


One of the top athletes of the world freestyle skiing - about her impressions of the World Cup at Sochi.

Right after the finish of the competition at Sochi France National Team left to Czech Republic to take part in the World Cup at Harrachov. Correspondent of the Russian Ski Association met the leader of France National Team, Ophelie David, in the plane and asked to answer several questions.

- Ophelie, what are your impressions of the competition? Did you enjoy the course?

- I appreciate the course. Still it is a board-cross course, but we could also compete on it. It is difficult, full of different objects, only the best skiers can become the winner. I also got the possibility to try the ski-cross course. I think the Olympic Games will be very exciting.

- Would you like change something in the construction of the course?

- Generally, the course satisfies all the requirements. But I would like to change some things. For example I found the course too flat at the start. If the snow is wet and heavy, we don't get enough speed.

- Is it your first time at Sochi? What are your impressions of the mountains of Krasnaya Polyana?

- It’s very beautiful here. Next year I will take my freeride skies and have a lot of fun after the competitions.

- Have you seen anything here except the Extreme-park?

- It's a pity, but I didn't have enough time, but things I saw impressed me a lot. It is hard to believe that you have built all of these in few years. And I still see how many things should be done before the Olympic Games.

All the best words to those who were preparing courses 24 hours a day. They are patriots, workaholics and freestyle fans.

Source: Press Office of the Russian Ski Association




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