31.   Sparovec said the development team had enjoyed success this season on the lower tier Europa Cup and NorAm circuits in the speed events.

32.   The Frenchman competes only in the speed events and has just four races left this season.

33.   The Italian came in having won seven straight GS races while Seizinger was riding a six-race winning streak in speed events, downhill and super-G.

34.   The Italian had seven straght GS wins while Seizinger is better in the speed events.

35.   There are only three speed events left this season but seven races left for Aamodt to collect points in.

36.   There are only two speed events left this season but six races left for Aamodt to collect points in.

37.   The women racing in the speed events will have nine days to train before the super-G, slotted a week Tuesday.

38.   Tomba does not race speed events and he will officially become an ex-champion Wednesday.

39.   To help avoid further injuries Compagnoni has even dropped racing Super-G, a speed event where injuries are more likely.

40.   Von Gruenigen races only the technical disciplines while Meier competes in speed events.