Alpine test for 2014 Sochi Games called a success

By Andrew Dampf

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Feb. 13 2012 3:05 a.m. MST

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A view of the Rosa Khutor downhill Olympic course prior to an alpine ski, men's World Cup downhill training session, part of the Alpine test events for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Alessandro Trovati, Associated Press

Summary

The first major test event for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was hailed as a success. Construction for the games may be behind schedule elsewhere, but the Alpine skiing venue is ready.

KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — The first major test event for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was hailed as a success. Construction for the games may be behind schedule elsewhere, but the Alpine skiing venue is ready.

The only major complaints from skiers after a World Cup event this weekend was that the Rosa Khutor course contained too many turns to be considered a true downhill, and the International Ski Federation has promised changes for 2014.

Down in the valley, Rosa Khutor is evolving quickly from a small village into a massive resort lining a tributary of the Mzymta river. This week, athletes stayed in the only two hotels finished thus far. No restaurants or shops are open yet, but more hotels, stores and eateries are being built by the dozens.

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