11.   Ski veterans Finn Christian Jagge and Alberto Tomba served notice to the younger rivals they are the men to beat for the Olympic slalom title at Nagano.

12.   The battle is between Austrian powerhouse Hermann Maier, winner of the Olympic super-giant slalom and giant slalom, and Frenchman Nicolas Burtin.

13.   The super-G victory by Gerg, the Olympic slalom champion, gave further evidence of her ability in all four disciplines.

14.   Thomas Stangassinger, the Olympic slalom champion, could surprise again.

15.   With the win, Gerg, who is the Olympic slalom champion, proved she is capable of winning in all four events.

16.   World slalom champion Tom Stiansen defeated Olympic slalom champion Thomas Stangassinger in the second round.

17.   Thomas Stangassinger, the reigning Olympic slalom champion and World Cup veteran Marc Girardelli of Luxembourg were among those who failed to finish the first run.

18.   Olympic slalom champion Vidal came third overall.

19.   The mighty Austrian team has since lost Olympic slalom champion Mario Matt and Josef Strobl to injuries.