A new generation of ski racers

I watched part of the ski races this week-end and my take away is that a new, younger generation is coming of age and that it's good.

Women mature earlier than men and their careers tend to be shorter, but yesterday, both winners (Fenninger and Shiffrin) were 25 and 19, while the the third, Brem was 26. Once unbeatable Maze, now 31 only ranked 22nd...

Today, Hirscher, age 25, showed his clear superiority and even the once-dominant Ligety couldn't have beat him, even if he had not make the mistake (?) of hitting a big rock. Dopfer at 27 is a bit older, but Pinturault at 23 keeps on progressing.

Sure, both Raich (36) and Simoncelli (35) managed to squeeze themselves in the top ten, but they're getting long in the teeth and it might be time for them to think about retirement. Sure good contracts are keeping these athletes going, but it's just a matter of time...