Trentino 2013

Maribor forced to pay compensation to FISU over cancellation of 2013 Winter Universiade

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson

March 4 - The Municipality of Maribor has been forced to pay compensation to the International Federation of University Sports (FISU) after the Slovenian city was unable to stage the 2013 Winter Universiade.

Trentino 2013 praised by FISU President at Closing Ceremony

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Alba di Canazei in Trento

December 21 - The 26th Winter Universiade came to a close here tonight with International University Sports (FISU) President Claude-Louis Gallien declaring them a huge success.

Canada make it three-in-a-row as they claim ice hockey title at Trentino 2013

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Pergrine Valsugana in Trento

December 20 - On the penultimate day of action at the 26th Winter Universiade here, Canada's women's ice hockey team claimed their third consecutive title with an emphatic victory over Russia.

South Korea ends speed skating programme at Trentino 2013 with double gold in team pursuits

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Baselga di Pine in Trento

December 19 - South Korea's men and women brought the speed skating competitions at the 26th Winter Universiade to a close by claiming both team pursuit events here.

Universiades fundamental to developing next generation of elite athletes claims British Chef de Mission

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Baselga di Pine in Trento

December 19 - With past competitors including Olympic champions Jessica Ennis-Hill and Amy Williams, Universiades are a fundamental stepping stone for many athletes with aspirations of competing at the highest level, according to Trentino 2013 Chef de Mission Neil Rogers.

American Keeney and Finland's Leinonen claim first Winter Universiade slopestyle crowns

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Monte Bondone in Trento

December 18 - Alexis Keeney of the United States and Finland's Kalle Leinonen made history here today as they claimed the first ever women's and men's Winter Universiade slopestyle titles at Trentino 2013.

Eurosport claims viewing figures for Trentino 2013 three-times those for last Winter Universiade

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at the Grand Hotel Trento

December 18 - Eurosport has claimed viewing figures for the opening six days of the 26th Winter Universiade here have tripled compared to the same period for the previous Games in Ezurum, Turkey, two years ago.

Gold and Universiade record for home favourite Nenzi at Trentino 2013

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Baselga di Pine in Trento

December 17 - Italy's Mirko Giacomo Nenzi thrilled the home crowds here at the Ice Rink in Baselga di Pine today as he skated his way to 1,000 metre gold, setting a Winter Universiade record in the process at Trentino 2013.

Shimizu soars to second Trentino 2013 gold for Japan while Almoukov makes history for Australia

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson in Predazzo in Trento

December 16 - Aguri Shimizu prevailed on the ski slope of here ttake gold in the Nordic combined mass start competition, winning Japan's second gold of Trentino 2013, while Alexei Kalievich Almoukov won Australia's first ever medal at a Winter Universiade.

Speed skater Szymański makes it two golds in three days at Trentino 2013

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Baselga di Pinè in Trentino

December 15 - Poland's Jan Szymański was once again the main man in the ice rink as he powered his way to a second speed skating title at the 26th Winter Universiade here today, taking 1500 metres gold to add to Friday's (December 13) 5,000m win.

Kovalev and Usatova double-up for Russia to reaffirm position at top of Trentino 2013 medal table

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Lago di Tesero in Trento

December 14 - Russia confirmed its position as the dominant force at the Trentino 2013 Universiade here today as its athletes claimed five of the six medal spots in the cross-country sprint finals.

Cazzaniga secures first Trentino 2013 gold for hosts Italy on slopes of Cima Uomo

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson in Passo San Pellegrino in Trentino

December 13 - Friday the 13th proved a lucky day for host nation Italy as it secured a first gold medal of Trentino 2013 thanks to alpine skier Davide Cazzaniga who took top spot in the men's downhill competition here.

Being yourself can compensate for lack of money, claims top Trentino 2013 official

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at the Sanbopolis in Trento

December 12 - With the 26th Winter Universiade well into its stride, Paolo Bouquet, vice-President of Trentino 2013, has claimed a successful Games does not have to cost a fortune and that it should be measured on how true you are to yourself.

First gold medals of Trentino 2013 go to Czech and Austrian snowboarders

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at Monte Bondone in Trento

December 12 - Czech Republic's Eva Samkova and Austria's They Douschan had the honour of claiming the first gold medals of the 26th Winter Universiade here as both athletes followed up good runs in the snowboard cross during yesterday's qualification to push home their advantage.

Trentino 2013 Opening Ceremony mixes old and new

By Gary Anderson

By Gary Anderson at the Piazza Duomo in Trento

December 11 - There was a mixture of the old and the new and of nationalism and unity, all tinged with a sense of celebration and optimism, as the Trentino 2013 Winter Universiade got off to a spectacular start following the Opening Ceremony here tonight.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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