Ligety's quiet supremacy...

Ted Ligety's crushing victory in the GS was the most predictable of his medals but no mean an obvious one in this leg-breaking sport that alpine skiing can be. What got him on top was his preparedness and with it, his extraordinary margin of superiority.

 I have already discussed that subject, but today I would like to point out its evidence during the entire race. In observing Ted's face, there was calm, concentration and composure. That peace was nowhere to be found in any of his opponents who were all tense, grimacing, and on the mental edge.

This, if anything illustrates vividly the outstanding “margin,” Ligety operates with, and is the secret weapon that keeps him seconds ahead of his competitors. These World Championships have made him the 21st Century Killy and are placing Park City front and center in the ski racing culture.

Thanks Ted for giving us these thrills and making all Parkites so very proud!