Men's Downhill World Skiing Championships (1969-1970)

Val Gardena Groden, Italy.
Various normal motion shots of the Men's Downhill Skiing Championships. Shots taken at three parts of course; start, middle and finish. Among those seen are Bernard Oreel of France, Karl Cordin of Austria, Aurelio Garcia Spain, Henri Duvillard of France, Karl Schranz Austria, Malcolm Milne of Australia, (3rd), Henri Messner Austria, Patrick Russel France (2nd).
Var. shots of downhill winner, Bernhard Russi of Switzerland on his winning run. Var. shots of American Billy Kidd / William Kidd on his run that gained him the combination championship. CU. As he is chaired by his team manager.
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FILM ID:3319.2
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[@raynic1173]

Was that last guy Billy Kidde from the US. Love it, he's got the "easy rider" helmet paint scheme.

[@raynic1173]

If you want to experience this video in more modern times, turn up the speed setting to ...1.75 and enjoy!

[@Danskebjerge]

Australia 3rd? Wow.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

first non-euro FIS podium getter