Crans-Montana Remembers
The event goes ahead as planned but without the usual festivities that take over any ski venue on race day.
The finish area stripped of its usual vibrant color and advertising.
Instead, white and black signs of mourning that read “Our thoughts are with you” in multiple languages were displayed.
“This is, I think, a good point to find a good balance between tributes and a little bit of hope,” said race organiser, Didier Défago.
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Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI
Flowers were laid by participants on the steps of the boarded-up Le Constellation bar.
The women race on Friday and Saturday at Crans-Montana, and the men Sunday.
“Now we have to focus a little on the sport to bring the people together,” added Défago.
Défago opened an eve-of-training meeting of coaches and team leaders Tuesday with a minute’s silence.
“More than ever we hope for a moment of togetherness,” he told them, adding “this tragedy will leave a lasting mark on the history of Crans-Montana, for sure.”
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