The Swiss Ski Team is reporting Didier Cuche, the downhill silver medalist, broke his left thumb while training GS in preparation for Friday’s giant slalom at the World Championships. The thumb has been put in a cast and he still hopes to compete in the GS, leaving the possibility of surgery an option for next week.
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.”