On 1 January 2012, the top 16 men and women skiers in the World Cup standings will gather for a second showdown on the piste (a mere 200 metres) on the north side of Munich’s Olympic Hill.
This is after 25,000 visitors were captivated by tense floodlit duels, man v. man and woman v. woman, and a host of exciting events at the start of 2011.
Spectators attending in 2012 can expect even more thrills, because in addition to the FIS Ski World Cup event highlights, there‘ll be plenty of action at the third Winter Sports Festival (30 December to 1 January). As befits this prestigious sporting extravaganza, fans will enjoy perfect views of the contest and the Olympic Lake will be drained in order to maximise the space.
In the parallel slalom, a mere stone’s throw from the tent-roofed Olympic Stadium, there can only be one winner. Tension reigns until the very last moment when the final battle is over between the two remaining athletes; the first to cross the line picks up 100 precious World Cup points.
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