Sestriere, Italy

World Cup Skiing on 4 comes from the resort of Sestriere, Italy this Sunday 10th February 2008 at 7.55 am for the Women's Downhill race.

Nick Fellows is joined by special guest former Austrian No.1, Michaela Dorfmeister who will provide expert commentary on the race action.

In addition to the thrilling race action we will provide a round up of the women's tour to date and highlight the contenders for the all important Crystal Globes that are looming ever closer.

Britain's own Chemmy Alcott will be bringing you her ski fitness advice in our regular Fit to Ski section

We also be offering viewers the opportunity to win a holiday in Val d'Iisere. The winner and a friend will receive half board accommodation in the Chalet des Neiges with a 6-day ski pass for the whole Val d'Isere/ Tignes ski area.  The prize also includes return flights from London Gatwick, transfers and the services of a ski rep for the duration of your stay, courtesy of YSE.

On Monday night Nick Fellows and Michaela Dorfmeister will bring you the extended highlights of the Women's Downhill but we will also feature the Men's slalom from Garmisch, Germany with commentary from Patrick Winterton.

On Tuesday night World Cup Skiing will bring you Ski Jumping from Zakopane and sprints from Canmore. Expert commentary will be provided by Patrick Winterton.

The week draws to a close with the Snowboard and Freestyle World Cup presented by Nick Fellows. Raz Cobbing provides commentary on the Bardonechia half pipe and also the Leysin SBX.

For the most wintersport action on terrestrial TV don't forget to tune into Channel 4 this winter!

Sunday 10th February 2008 7.55 am Women's Downhill, Sestriere

Photo Credit: Zoom Agence and Jim Marks





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    Nick Fellows is currently working on the Red Bull Air Race. He is providing commentary for both the international programmes and also the Channel 4 series. The Red Bull Air race started in April 2008 in Abu Dhabi and will continue until the final event in Perth November 2008.

    Nick FellowsNick Fellows has just finished presenting and Executive Producing the sixth series of World Cup Skiing on 4. The series provides Channel 4 with over 110 hours of programming.

    Like last year, Nick is also presented and reported for CBC-Canada.


    During the Autumn Nick worked on a documentary in South America which focused on the British team's training in South America.

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