There are a lot of superlatives to describe the Lauberhorn ski race. It’s the oldest and longest race of the International Ski Federation’s Ski World Cup, and the most important sporting event in the Jungfrau ski region. It draws one of the largest audiences on Swiss television – more than one million viewers.
Clearly, the race is an extraordinary event, but here are some concrete figures to help grasp its magnitude – and that of the resources it takes to organise it – even better.
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How a village profits from a giant downhill ski race
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How dependent is the mountain village of Wengen on the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill ski race, that took place this weekend?
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It’s the longest downhill race on the World Cup circuit, and requires hundreds of helpers from the army and civil defence to prepare the 4.5km long track. This gallery from our archive shows images from 2011 and the preparations needed to get ready for the event. (Pictures: Sebastian Stange, swissinfo.ch)
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How a village profits from a giant downhill ski race
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How dependent is the mountain village of Wengen on the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill ski race, that took place this weekend?
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“I don’t think about my own footmarks on the Lauberhorn,” says 72-year-old Viktor, who will step down next week as race president after 44 years. Along with the famous downhill Saturday, Gertsch also commands Friday’s super combined and Sunday’s slalom. “I leave behind a good team with a strong future.” Under Viktor’s tutelage the race…
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This week’s legendary Lauberhorn World Cup downhill held in the Swiss ski resort Wengen could see some racers sporting a radical new airbag safety system for the first time. But Swiss athletes are unlikely to be among the early adopters.
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