Blardone returns to Dynastar/Lange
Italian Giant Slalom specialist Massimiliano Blardone is returning to the Dynastar and Lange teams, according to Dynastar.
With 20 podium placings on World Cup, including five victories, Blardone brings unparalleled expertise to the Dynastar/Lange brand.
Now 31, Blardone’s first win came in 2005 at Adelboden. His most recent was 2009 at Alta Badia.
He twice finished second in the Cup season long GS standings.
Blardone was with Dynastar in 2009, switching to Salomon for the 2010 season.
About the Author: Hank McKee
In memoriam: The veteran of the staff, McKee started with Ski Racing in 1980. Over the seasons, he covered virtually every aspect of the sport, from the pro tours to junior racing, freestyle and World Cup alpine competition. He wrote the first national stories for many U.S. team stars, and was still around to report on their retirements. “Longevity has its rewards,” he said, “but it’s a slow process.”
