http://www.whistlerquestion.com Whistler News , Whistler Events , Whistler Directories. en-us http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100311/WHISTLER03/100319999/1013/whistler03/guay-delivers-8216-massive-accomplishment An ecstatic Erik Guay rode a risk-taking run to an enormous achievement at the World Cup Finals on Thursday (March 11): By winning the final super G race of the season, Guay captured the overall Crystal Globe for the discipline, fulfilling a... Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:59:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100311/WHISTLER03/100319999/1013/whistler03/guay-delivers-8216-massive-accomplishment http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100227/WHISTLER03/100229984/1013/whistler03/canadians-claim-bobsleigh-bronze Lyndon Rush didn't sound quite like a joyful first-time Olympic medallist after capturing bronze with his tight-knit crew in the four-man bobsleigh event on Saturday (Feb. 27), the final event of the 2010 Games at the Whistler Sliding Centre. Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:52:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100227/WHISTLER03/100229984/1013/whistler03/canadians-claim-bobsleigh-bronze http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100227/WHISTLER03/100229987/1013/whistler03/italys-razzoli-grabs-gold-in-slalom Whistler's Michael Janyk said he was sitting in a good position entering the second run of Saturday's (Feb. 27) Olympic men's slalom at Whistler Creekside. But his second run didn't quite work out as planned. David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:14:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100227/WHISTLER03/100229987/1013/whistler03/italys-razzoli-grabs-gold-in-slalom http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100226/WHISTLER03/302269801/1013/whistler03/norway-earns-gold-in-biathlon-relay The Norwegian flag was once again carried over the finish line today in what has become a rather common sight at the Whistler Olympic Park.As heavy snow came down, Norway's Ole Einar Bjoerndalen anchored his team in the men's 4x7.5-kilometre relay, Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100226/WHISTLER03/302269801/1013/whistler03/norway-earns-gold-in-biathlon-relay http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100226/WHISTLER03/302269800/1013/whistler03/riesch-attacks-slalom-wins-second-gold-of-games Germany%26#8217;s Maria Riesch staked her claim to the title of most successful female alpine skier of the 2010 Winter Olympics on Friday (Feb. 26), adding a gold medal in the slalom to the gold she won earlier in the super combined. David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100226/WHISTLER03/302269800/1013/whistler03/riesch-attacks-slalom-wins-second-gold-of-games http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100225/WHISTLER03/100229990/1013/whistler03/us-gets-one-two-in-nordic-combined It was a case of weather favouring the underdog at Whistler Olympic Park today as the men's individual Nordic combined jumping portion succumbed to a gusty winds, giving the U.S. an advantage and an unprecedented two medals in the event. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:11:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100225/WHISTLER03/100229990/1013/whistler03/us-gets-one-two-in-nordic-combined http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/100229993/1013/whistler03/ashleigh-mcivor-wins-ski-cross-gold Olympic ski cross champion Ashleigh McIvor went from bombing down Whistler slopes to stepping up onto the podium amidst long overdue flurries at Cypress Mountain on Tuesday (Feb. 23). Neil Judson njudson@squamishchief.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:37:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/100229993/1013/whistler03/ashleigh-mcivor-wins-ski-cross-gold http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/302239880/1013/whistler03/switzerlands-janka-grabs-gold-in-giant-slalom Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que., admits he's been toiling %26#8220;under the radar%26#8221; during these Olympic Games as Canadian alpine skiing teammates Manuel Osborne-Paradis and Robbie Dixon absorbed much of the pressure of skiing such a... David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/302239880/1013/whistler03/switzerlands-janka-grabs-gold-in-giant-slalom http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/100229994/1013/whistler03/russians-return-to-biathlon-relay-greatness The Russians once again took the title of biathlon relay world champions today as the women blew away the competition in the 4X6-km race at the Whistler Olympic Park. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:18:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100223/WHISTLER03/100229994/1013/whistler03/russians-return-to-biathlon-relay-greatness http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100222/WHISTLER03/100229997/1013/whistler03/canadian-duo-places-fourth-in-team-sprint Canada's Alex Harvey didn't have the sprint speed of Norway's Petter Northug, Germany's Axel Teichmann and Russia's Alexey Petukhov in the final kilometre, but he and cross-country skiing teammate Devon Kershaw still posted the country's best finish... David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:12:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100222/WHISTLER03/100229997/1013/whistler03/canadian-duo-places-fourth-in-team-sprint http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100221/WHISTLER03/302219927/1013/whistler03/bode-fills-out-his-resum-with-gold-in-mens-combined Veteran American ski racer Bode Miller has posted an impressive 32 World Cup career ski racing victories, and earlier in 2010 Winter Olympics he added a silver and bronze medals to the two silvers he won at the Salt Lake City Games David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100221/WHISTLER03/302219927/1013/whistler03/bode-fills-out-his-resum-with-gold-in-mens-combined http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100221/WHISTLER03/100229998/1013/whistler03/brackendales-barr-finishes-sixth-in-olympic-mens-ski-cross Brackendale skier Davey Barr's whirlwind weekend ended with an impressive sixth place finish as men's ski cross made its Olympic debut at Cypress Mountain on Sunday (Feb. 21). Neil Judson njudson@squamishchief.com Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100221/WHISTLER03/100229998/1013/whistler03/brackendales-barr-finishes-sixth-in-olympic-mens-ski-cross http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100220/WHISTLER03/302209934/1013/whistler03/canadian-men-show-strength-in-cross-country-pursuit The Canadian colours were well represented in the top echelon of men's 30-km cross country ski pursuit as the only nation with three skiers in the top 10 at today%26#8217;s Whistler Olympic Park event. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100220/WHISTLER03/302209934/1013/whistler03/canadian-men-show-strength-in-cross-country-pursuit http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/100219964/1013/whistler03/montgomery-golden-in-mens-skeleton Canada's Whistler-based events medal drought at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games came to an end in dramatic fashion on Friday (Feb. 19) %26#8212; on the final curve of the Whistler Sliding Centre track. David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/100219964/1013/whistler03/montgomery-golden-in-mens-skeleton http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199793/1013/whistler03/hollingsworths-mistake-costs-her-a-spot-on-podium Mellisa Hollingsworth had a rough exit out of turn 6 at the Whistler Sliding Centre track on Friday (Feb. 19) and it cost her a chance at Canada's first 2010 Olympic medal to be won in Whistler. David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199793/1013/whistler03/hollingsworths-mistake-costs-her-a-spot-on-podium http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199824/1013/whistler03/calgarian-qualifies-for-ski-jumping-final Calgarian Stefan Read has ensured Canada's colours are represented on the Whistler Olympic Park long hill ski jump track tomorrow. The 22-year-old son of Ski Jumping Canada high-performance director Ron Read and nephew of alpine skiing great Ken Read Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199824/1013/whistler03/calgarian-qualifies-for-ski-jumping-final http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199873/1013/whistler03/canadians-in-striking-position-for-skeleton-races Things are far from settled in the Olympic skeleton races at the Whistler Sliding Centre, but Canadians are in striking position after the first two runs on Thursday night (Feb. 18). Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100219/WHISTLER03/302199873/1013/whistler03/canadians-in-striking-position-for-skeleton-races http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/302189837/1013/whistler03/nicoll-thrilled-with-sixth-place-halfpipe-finish In what she called the %26#8220;most nerve-wracking contest I%26#8217;ve ever done,%26#8221; Whistler%26#8217;s Mercedes Nicoll absolutely rose to the occasion by throwing down a sixth-place finish in the Olympic women%26#8217;s halfpipe snowboard event on... Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/302189837/1013/whistler03/nicoll-thrilled-with-sixth-place-halfpipe-finish http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/302189866/1013/whistler03/riesch-triumphs-in-combined-as-canadians-finish-12th-14th A disappointing start to her third Winter Olympics isn't going to keep Fernie's Emily Brydon down for long. David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/302189866/1013/whistler03/riesch-triumphs-in-combined-as-canadians-finish-12th-14th http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/100219967/1013/whistler03/tandy-disappointed-with-15km-finish Squamish Olympian Megan Tandy expressed disappointment with her final individual biathlon event at the Whistler Olympic Park after missing three out of 20 shots, adding three minutes to her time and leaving her in 50th place. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:42:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100218/WHISTLER03/100219967/1013/whistler03/tandy-disappointed-with-15km-finish http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/302169880/1013/whistler03/squamishs-ricker-takes-gold-in-olympic-snowboard-cross Squamish can celebrate its first ever Olympic gold medal as snowboarder Maelle Ricker crossed the snowboard cross finish line to a roaring home crowd at Cypress Mountain on Tuesday (Feb. 16). Neil Judson njudson@squamishchief.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:23:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/302169880/1013/whistler03/squamishs-ricker-takes-gold-in-olympic-snowboard-cross http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219974/1013/whistler03/le-guellec-shrugs-off-starting-error-places-11th-in-pursuit It was human error, but Canadian Jean-Philippe Le Guellec said he doesn't know whose it was %26#8212; his or that of the race starter who shouted %26#8220;go%26#8221; about 30 seconds too early at the beginning if the 2010 Olympic men's 12.5-kilometre... David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:05:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219974/1013/whistler03/le-guellec-shrugs-off-starting-error-places-11th-in-pursuit http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219972/1013/whistler03/canadians-fight-to-the-end-in-womens-luge Regan Lauscher wasn't going to leave her luge career without a fight. Though the luge world has been rocked by the tragic death of Nodar Kumaritashvili, and though the women have been competing from the awkward juniors' start on the Whistler Sliding... Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:05:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219972/1013/whistler03/canadians-fight-to-the-end-in-womens-luge http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219975/1013/whistler03/tandy-shines-in-biathlon-pursuit Squamish-based biathlete Megan Tandy found %26#8220;that snap in my legs%26#8221; on Tuesday (Feb. 16) that wasn't there in her first Olympic race three days earlier and moved up 10 positions to finish 36th in the women's 10-kilometre pursuit race at... David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:01:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100216/WHISTLER03/100219975/1013/whistler03/tandy-shines-in-biathlon-pursuit http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219978/1013/whistler03/canada-takes-silver-in-olympic-snowboard-cross-squamishs-fagan Squamish's Rob Fagan won the men's Olympic snowboard cross small final to earn fifth place at Cypress Mountain on Monday (Feb. 15). Canmore Alta.'s Mike Robertson won the silver medal. Neil Judson njudson@squamishchief.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:56:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219978/1013/whistler03/canada-takes-silver-in-olympic-snowboard-cross-squamishs-fagan http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219981/1013/whistler03/sweden-wins-first-gold-of-the-games Cheers from a sea of blue and yellow greeted the first Swedish Olympic gold medalist at the Whistler Olympic Park today as Charlotte Kalla claimed first place in the women's 10km freestyle cross-country final. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:07:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219981/1013/whistler03/sweden-wins-first-gold-of-the-games http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219980/1013/whistler03/switzerlands-d-fago-wins-downhill-guay-fifth Canada's Erik Guay posted a solid fifth-place finish in one of the premier events of the Winter Olympics on Monday (Feb. 15), a day that belonged to Switzerland's Didier Défago, generally regarded as only the second-best downhiller named Didier on... David Burke dburke@whistlerquestion.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:31:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219980/1013/whistler03/switzerlands-d-fago-wins-downhill-guay-fifth http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219979/1013/whistler03/swiss-take-cross-country-gold The Swiss now hold more gold medals than any other country as Dario Cologna charged his way to top ranking Olympian with his 15km freestyle win in the Callaghan Valley today. Sylvie Paillard spaillard@squamishchief.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100215/WHISTLER03/100219979/1013/whistler03/swiss-take-cross-country-gold http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100214/WHISTLER03/100219983/1013/whistler03/-bilodeau-wins-first-canadian-olympic-gold-medal-at-home Canadians wait with bated breath no longer as mogul skier Alexandre Bilodeau became the first Canadian Olympian to win gold on home soil on Sunday (Feb. 14). Neil Judson njudson@squamishchief.com Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:52:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100214/WHISTLER03/100219983/1013/whistler03/-bilodeau-wins-first-canadian-olympic-gold-medal-at-home http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100214/WHISTLER03/100219982/1013/whistler03/edney-achieves-best-ever-canadian-mens-luge-result Picking up momentum throughout a tragedy-tinged competition, Calgary's Sam Edney produced the best-ever Canadian Olympic luge finish in men's singles luge at the Whistler Sliding Centre on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 14), in front of the invigorating... Megan Grittani-Livingston mlivingston@whistlerquestion.com Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:43:00 -0400 http://www.whistlerquestion.com/article/20100214/WHISTLER03/100219982/1013/whistler03/edney-achieves-best-ever-canadian-mens-luge-result