Patrick Kueng wins gold in downhill at world championships

Sun., Feb. 8, 2015

Patrick Kueng of Switzerland won the men’s downhill at the world ski championships in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on Saturday, turning in a consistent and concise run that was just enough to hold off American Travis Ganong. Kueng earned his first world title by completing the course in 1 minute, 43.18 seconds. Ganong was second, finishing 0.24 seconds behind Kueng, while Beat Feuz of Switzerland picked up bronze. The Austrians, a nation known for producing downhill winners, didn’t have a finisher in the top 10. American Steven Nyman had the fastest early run before being knocked out of the lead by Feuz. Nyman was fourth and teammate Andrew Weibrecht, racing No. 35, tied for ninth. Today’s event is the men’s combined. American Ted Ligety is the reigning champion. – AP

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