Skiing: Mickel Sees Hopes of First Medal Go Downhill Fast ; Winter Olympics

Daily Post › February 13, 2006

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FINLAY MICKEL'S dreams of becoming Great Britain's first Olympic alpine medallist were shattered after a disappointing downhill run at Sestriere Borgatta.

Mickel learned the harsh reality of his sport's biggest competition as he finished 25th, 2.68 seconds behind runaway winner Antoine Deneriaz of France.

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Skiing: Mickel Sees Hopes of First Medal Go Downhill Fast ; Winter Olympics

The Scot never fully recovered from a poor start, and his hopes ...

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