This year’s Swiss alpine championchips took place in Veysonnaz. The first downhill training on Monday had to be cancelled due to snowfall and a soft slope. On Tuesday, there was beautiful spring weather with warm temperatures. The races had to start early in the morning as the sun then was not yet strong enough to melt the snow. For the skiers and trainers, the morning started with breakfast at 5.30, afterwards they went to have a look at the course.
For the 4th time in the history of biathlon, the title matches took place in Ruhpolding. The Chiemgau arena has been completely modernised during the last 3 years, and on the 1st March 2012 the race for the medals began.
