The FIS Speed Skiing World Championships 2007 are currently underway in Verbier (SUI). The competitors have been getting used to the fast slope on Mont Fort since Sunday and completed the Runs 4 & 5 today Wednesday on yet another day of superb weather, and increasing speeds. The semi-final and final runs, culminating in the crowning of the new FIS World Champions are both scheduled to take place tomorrow Thursday. Based on the results so far, the battle for the win will be between the defending World Champion Philippe May of Switzerland and the many-time World Cup winner Simone Origone of Italy, both of whom are racing strong.The early days of the Championships were overshadowed by a tragic accident of Caitlin Tovar (GBR) who was scheduled to forerun the races. She was seriously injured in a fall on Sunday and succumbed to her injuries in a Grenoble (FRA) hospital on Tuesday. FIS sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Caitlin Tovar as well as the entire Speed Skiing community.
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