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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, March 12-15, 2011 The Park Record B-3 Vonn stars in documentary competing beyond the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. She is the only American woman to have won the Olympic downhill title. Last weekend Vonn Submitted bv USSA secured three of her career 12 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup titles over a period of 72 ZELL AM SEEKAPR- hours. UN, Austria (March 9) - An She currently stands just 96 exclusive documentary on the points shy of Germany's life of Olympic and World Maria Riesch in the overall Champion alpine skier standings and raced a techniLindsey Vonn (Vail, Colo.) cal race Friday in Spindleruv will debut Sunday, March 13. at 6 p.m. on EPIX cable net- Mlyn, Czech Republic, and has another scheduled for work. today prior to the World Cup "Lindsey Vonn: In the Finals. Vonn has won the Moment," features the latest overall World Cup title the high definition digital photog- last three consecutive searaphy to bring viewers inti- sons. mately inside the life of one of "We began filming this in the greatest athletes in the the summer time, so it takes world. you through my preparation "There are a lot of things in period for the World Cup seathis film that most people son and then brings you full wouldn't normally see," said circle into the craziness that is Vonn, who was training at the the World Cup life," said women's U.S. Ski Team Vonn. "Its one thing to do a European training base in Zell television interview or be on a am See-Kaprun, Austria. "It's show, but this was in depth.11 my daily life. We're in the gym "We used a Phantom camat the Center of Excellence, on era to really show how the hill, eating breakfast - it's an in depth view of my life and focused and dedicated she is. how hard I work to be a top We're able to see the intensity in her eyes and to see exactly level athlete." what her muscles are doing With 41 World Cup victo- while she's skiing and while ries, the 26-year-old Vonn is she's working out,11 said just one shy of tying Swedish Director Sean Fine. "She's an great Anja Paerson for fourth extremely dedicated woman on the women's all-time victo- and filming her with this camry list and has aspirations of era just slows down time and makes you feel like you're there. This is capturing real life with a camera." Vonn had a cameo appearance in the Audi film "Truth in Motion," which featured teammates Ted Ligety (Park City) and Sarah Schleper (Vail, Colo.) and debuted just before the Vancouver Olympics.^ "In the Moment" brings the audience full circle into Vonn's life to reveal her challenges, fears and inspirations. "There's an interesting part of the film about Picabo Street and how she inspired me as a kid," said Vonn, who in 2008 became the first American woman to win the World Cup downhill title since Street. She has now owned the title four straight seasons. "Now I'm trying to do exactly what Picabo did for me. This film can only help the sport of ski racing and I hope that it also shows kids and other athletes that they can accomplish whatever they set their heart to - I hope it inspires," said Vonn. The film premiers Sunday, March 13 at 6 p.m. on EPIX and fans can view it with a free 14-day trial. Also on the site are behind-the-scenes photos, film trailers and a directors interview. The Town Race Series is back and the ski-racing community of Park City is ecstatic. "It's been a blast," said Abbi Lathrop, who finished second in the final women's individual race to Heidi Voelker. "I just love how everyone comes out every week. It's competitive, but not so much that it's overAlpine Masters Coordinator whelming. with the United States Ski & "I'm totally psyched it's Snowboard Association (US- back into action in Park City. SA), has been an essential When I moved here, I was part of organizing community shocked they didn't have ski races in Park City for this." many years. Lathrop came to Park City Skinner's jovial tone took five years ago from New a serious turn when he Hampshire and, once she addressed the crowd, saying: heard the series was making a "IVe never seen skiing like comeback, she didn't hesitate this. There are great skiers in to sign up. the town of Park City. This is "I plan to do it every what we do." year," she said. The Renstall Boys, Justin Johnson remembers Skinner's team along with the days when the Town Race brother Bob, Chris Probert Series was the talk of the and Don Sears, finished first town. The 33-year-old Park in the series team finale, and City Ski Team coach and U.S. also finished first in the over- Ski Team alum, who was born all season standings. and raised in Park City, As Skinner passed the recalls Hunt addressing the microphone to the man cred- subject of bringing the races ited with restoring the race, back to life. Jesse Hunt, the executive "I was totally on board director of the Park City Ski with it," Johnson said. Team jokingly gave his rea- "Everyone was just so into it soning for wanting to resur- in the past." rect the Town Race Series. Johnson, who helped "I wanted another shot at design the course, ended the Bill," Hunt said. "Twenty season on a high note. years later." After finishing in second Hunt got his shot, but it place in the first three races, really didn't matter all that he took home the first-place much in the grander scheme. trophy in the men's individual category. He said it was a long time coming. "It's good," Johnson said. "I needed one. It was fun to get one on the last race." Johnson said he was a bit hesitant going into the event, wondering if it would have the legs to withstand four races. "I just didn't know if it would pick up steam again or not," he said. "It was way better than I thought it would be." Johnson said this summer will be devoted to how to improve the series and how to get more participants involved-to try to reach the turnout of 300 racers that used to be commonplace during a Town Race Series in the 1980s. He said adding more categories and making things even more enjoyable for racers would be great. "Make it almost like the rec softball leagues," he said. After 160 skiers registered for the first race, Johnson's fears of thin crowds were laid to rest. By the end of the series, 200 skiers had decided to give it their best, "It's been so cool to get it back in there," he said. Lathrop said ski racing is a sport built upon its past, and as racers past and present exchanged stories, her assessment looked spot on. "My entire family ski races," she said. "It's a good' tradition and I'm happy to be involved." Film on ski star premiers March 13 Continued from B-1 Town Race finale High School Sports Winter Sports Baseball Park City @ Woods Cross March 12 11:00 a.m. South Summit @ Ogden March 14 3:30 p.m. South Summit vs. Millard March 16 3:00 p.m. S. Summit @ Layton Christian March 21 3:30 p.m. S. Summit @ N. Sanpete March 23 3:00 p.m. N. Summit @ Layton Christian .March 24 3:30 p.m. Park City @ St George Tourney March 25-26 TBA Alpine Skiing Huntsman Cup March 9-12 TBA Softball (615-5401) Park City @ Cottonwood March 12 Noon TMMS Adult Coed Volleyball Curling Park City Curling Club Saturday 5-9 p.m. Speedskatlng Sunday 10-11:45 a.m. Wednesday 6:45-8 p.m. Nordic Skiing Wasatch Powder Keg March 12 7:00 a.m. Wooden S k i / Pine Tar Classic March 12 10:30 a.m. (Visit www.pcice.org for complete schedules) Basin Recreation Fieldhouse (655-0999) Recreation Sports Park City Recreation Services Wednesday 6 - 1 0 p.m. Boys' Soccer Park City @ Canyon View March 12 3:30 p.m. South Summit vs. Morgan March 15 3:00 p.m. Park City @ Morgan March 16 4:00 p.m. South Summit @ Gunnison March 18 3:00 p.m. Park City @ Juan Diego March 21 6:00 p.m. Park City ©American Ldrship March 23 4:00 p.m. South Summit vs. Rockwell March 23 4:00 p.m. Adult Basketball Thursday 6 - 1 0 p.m. Weather Hotline (cancellations) 615-5432 Open Field Play Sunday 7 - 11:30 a.m. Adult Flag Football Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Multi Cultural Men's Soccer Sunday 7 - I I p.m. Over 30 Drop-In Soccer Monday 9 - I I p.m. 18 & over Drop-In Soccer Wednesday 9 - I I p.m. Adult Coed Soccer T h u r s / F r i d a y 8 - 1 1 p.m. Park City Ice Arena (615-5700) Adult Ice Hockey BC League Sunday 7-10 p.m. CD League Thursday 7-10 p.m. South Summit Aquatics & Fitness Center (783-2423) Rock Wall Monday,Tuesday 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a . m - 2 p.m. you ne Let The Park Record be the first to welcome you ; •;:-v/ -. . • . 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