From the monthly archives: February 2012
by on 28/02/2012

Greets from Vorarlberg

In Vorarlberg at the end of the week was so warm! It was like the winter is over. After two days of continuos rain I decided to go back to Reiteralm for training. I will stay here until weekend races in Ofterschwang. I hope that will be colder! Greetings Sarka

by on 28/02/2012

Ready for Ofterschwang

Hi everyone!! After Soldeu, we had a nice trip in Russia. I discovered Sotchi and I can’t wait to go back there in 2014 for the Olympics Then we went to Moscou for a City event parallel. It was very tight but I was out at first run against Marlies (Schild). Even though I was …more

by on 27/02/2012

Bansko!

They always organize a top-level competition, and the value of sport is seasoned with their enthusiasm and attention, that they devote to athletes. You truly feel like a star there. We are sorry that the wind blew downhill race away, but the Super G was superior! The track is very demanding and skiing it without …more

by on 20/02/2012

Sochi 2012

We got to know the course and also the circumstances, people and the systems. There is no kidding here! The police and cameras are everywhere. Safety is assured, sometimes excessively. I’m sorry that combination was canceled so there was no true battle for the Globe! Congratulations to Lindsay, who earned it! The blow from the …more

Something very positive! Photographer Enrico Schiavi, made some wonderful photos for Armani despite the snowfall. It was December, the day after the race in Flachau, when I used some free time to ski on powdered snow. With all the racing and trainings, this is exactly what I miss most … We searched for suitable jump …more

by on 15/02/2012

Soldeu

Soldeu is very nice and large ski resort. The World Cup was there for the first time in World Cup history. I really like the race course. Unfortunately was whole weekend very strong wind. The first GS was cancelled and the slalom was rescheduled from Sunday to Saturday. After slalom in Kranjska Gora I was …more

Love and tenderness is what I need in such a cold Valentine’s day ! I wish to all my fans a wonderful and sweet Valentine’s day ! A big HUG to all ! With Love. Elena On my way to Sotchi for the next races I am wishing all my fans a happy valentine´s day …more

I think Milka was overjoyed, that all three Milka girls created a triplet on the podiumu of Giant slalom and created a nice gift for 111 years. It was quite windy, challenging, wonderful atmosphere and very nice people and finally a winning performance from me. Ah , I came up just a little bit short. …more

by on 09/02/2012

Greets from Soldeu

Hello everyone. Last Monday we went to Hinterreit for some training units, but unfortunately I hurt myself after a crash during a slalom run and injured parts of my ribs and muscles. Nevertheless I will start in Soldeu and do my best for the next races. After a long trip with some problems with the …more

by on 08/02/2012

Hey!

Hi !! I’m very excited about the races coming up next ! We will be in Soldeu, Andorra ! I remember the slope from some Europa cups a few years a go and it’s great. We have 2 GS and a SL over there. A big week end ! Straight after Garmisch, I went to …more

by on 07/02/2012

Leaving for Soldeu

Hi there!!! After one day at home I am leaving for Soldeu (Andorra) where I will race two GS! Looking back to Garmisch I must say I am really happy and glad that a good result came, my fifth place in the SG gave me some more trust in myself, some more calm, and I will try to …more

by on 07/02/2012

This time PA-PA!

This time PA-PA! Ga-Pa was not successful this time, but next chances are coming soon. Lindsay is exceptional, so it is justified that she is the best skier. We are working, to the max, so and so. And if there is a God, he sees it! I’m on an airplane to Barcelona. Below me is …more

by on 06/02/2012

Ciao!

After a few intense weeks I am finally in Garmisch, I have really good memories from here, I had my first BIG result ever (6th) and it was not a normal WC race, it was the World Championship! It was amazing! I just had the DH race, but it was not what I was hoping for, I feel OK …more