21.   Such a change would violate international ski federation rules, which mandate both parts of the combined event be run on the same slope.

22.   The international ski federation, FIS, says the course is too short.

23.   The International ski Federation rescheduled the two gate races at Bormio due to lack of snow in the Slovenian venue, organizers said.

24.   The International ski Federation did not immediately reschedule it.

25.   This is the only international ski event he has yet to win.

26.   American Picabo Street and Pernilla Wiberg of Sweden own the widest smiles in international ski racing.

27.   The results are unlikely to stand as at least two thirds of the competitors must race under international ski federation rules.

28.   The start of the Canadian leg of the international ski season circuit got off to a slow start here Wednesday.