Jennifer Virskus

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Bridging the gap: Two generations of Lithuanian ski racers come together in Colorado

During the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, young racers Ieva Januškevičiutė and Rokas Zaveckas got a special visit from Linas…

10 years ago
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Zaveckas delivers a Baltic result in the world championship slalom despite tough course

It would not be another bluebird day for the final race of the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championship in…

10 years ago
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Januškevičiūtė happy and confident after the World Championship slalom in Beaver Creek

It would be another perfect Colorado day for the final ladies’ event at the 2015 FIS Alpine World Championships in…

10 years ago
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Lithuanian Alpine skier not intimidated by Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey

The temperature was crisp this morning for the first run inspection of the men’s giant slalom at the 2015 FIS…

10 years ago
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For small nations skiers, participation is important, but just finishing isn’t good enough

There are 69 countries represented here in Vail-Beaver Creek, Colorado, for the FIS World Alpine Ski Championships. Some of them…

10 years ago
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Sun, smiles, and singing at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Colorado

“The first thing I noticed was how much people smile here, and they are so friendly!” laughed Ieva Januškevičiūtė. Januškevičiūtė,…

10 years ago