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Czech Republic’s Zabystran, Germany’s Dorigo win first alpine finals

Winter Games 15 January 2023

Alpine skiers faced their first obstacle of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games on Friday when the Super-G events were postponed due to inclement weather. On Saturday, everything was back on track at Whiteface Mountain, with Jan Zabystran of the Czech Republic and Fabiana Dorigo of Germany making the most of the improved […]

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Fair Play awards return at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

Winter Games 15 January 2023

The Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games’ Organizing Committee, the International University Sports Federation (FISU), and the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) are thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fair Play awards for #LakePlacid2023.  CIFP is an IOC and UNESCO-recognized organization established in 1963 in Paris, thus celebrating its 60th year anniversary. […]

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Looking for a dream: the story of Ukrainian figure skaters

Winter Games 15 January 2023

Clear objectives, a focused mind, great effort. Those are all part of an athlete’s preparation for a competition. This is especially true at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. Being an athlete – especially a student-athlete – is no easy task: studies, relationships, activities, and basically their day-to-day life revolve around sport. Now, […]

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From tradition to enthusiasm: local fans embracing biathlon in Lake Placid

Winter Games 15 January 2023

At Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s venue during the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, local American fans are particularly fond of biathlon. Whether it’s because of its similarity with the discipline of sport shooting, which is very popular in the USA, or because it keeps with the tradition of Nordic mountain life, attendees all have […]

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Can the snow remain - a winter athlete's perspective on climate change

Winter Games 14 January 2023

How many dreams are still left to come true? How many competitions to take part in and medals to receive? Thousands of triumphs and celebrations are waiting to happen for countless athletes who work every day to have those opportunities. Their efforts are enormous, their motivation incredible. Climate change is an issue that constantly threatens […]

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Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games kick off in style

Winter Games 13 January 2023

The Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games kicked off on Thursday night with a star-studded performance during the opening ceremony. The production was the work of Executive Producer Mark Poncher, who has also worked on the Rio de Janeiro 2007 and Guadalajara 2011 Pan American Games, among other events. Before the event, Poncher summed […]