World Cup ski race postponed after snowfall in French Alps

The International Ski Federation cited “the inconsistency of the snow surface” at Courchevel for postponing the race to Monday.
A giant screen reports that an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom was cancelled due to course conditions following strong winds, in Courchevel, France. (Photo | AP)
A giant screen reports that an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom was cancelled due to course conditions following strong winds, in Courchevel, France. (Photo | AP)

COURCHEVEL (FRANCE): A women's giant slalom in the Alpine skiing World Cup was postponed Sunday after heavy snowfall in the French Alps.

The International Ski Federation cited “the inconsistency of the snow surface” at Courchevel for postponing the race to Monday.

Snow fell throughout Saturday's race won by Marta Bassino of Italy, with Mikaela Shiffrin fourth in her first World Cup giant slalom since January.

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