He also stands to break even or make money — as opposed to paying the $35,000 requested by Alpine Canada. “First things first, I need to speak with Alpine Canada to see if there’s a way to do it there,” he said. “Three weeks out of the Olympic Games, he was flat out on his back. Don’t be surprised if the 34-year-old Olympic bronze medallist reports to the top of the mountain at the 2016 Winterstart World Cup representing the Czech Republic. “Gratitude and feeling blessed are the things that come to mind.”Professional clubs are a new concept in ski racing at the World Cup level.

Source: National Post May 25, 2016 16:46 UTC