Whiteface World Cup downhill race(s) ?

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Whiteface World Cup downhill race(s) ?

JohnIrvingwrestles
Ok, here is a question straight from Zigzag.  Everyone knows about the 1980 Olympic downhill at Whiteface, but I'm curious if Whiteface ever hosted another World Cup downhill race before or after Leonhard's big day.  Actually for that matter, has any Eastern mountain(Quebec included) ever hosted a World Cup downhill race?  I couldn't find any events via google.
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Re: Whiteface World Cup downhill race(s) ?

Marcski
The year before in 1979, the women skied DH and the men did both DH and GS.

1979 mens LP DH results:
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JohnIrvingwrestles
Thanks!  Funny that Leonhard Stock was 4th for that race but was considered a complete surprise winner the next year.  
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Re: Whiteface World Cup downhill race(s) ?

JohnIrvingwrestles
http://youtu.be/JkoY3P6-et0

Crazy footage from that race towards the end.  Leonardo David Italian skier collapses at the end of the race.  He never recovered.  Sad story.....