CLEAN : Olympics: Hirscher ready for giant slalom

The transcript covers the speaker's reflections on the current year's situation compared to past championships, highlighting reduced pressure. It details the extensive training and preparation undertaken, including various conditions and techniques. The speaker praises a fellow skier, Ted, for his sportsmanship and influence on the ski racing scene. Finally, the transcript addresses the uncontrollable nature of weather and its potential impact on upcoming events.

How does the speaker feel about the pressure this year compared to previous championships?

• There is less pressure this year.

• The pressure is the same as before.

• There is more pressure this year.

• The pressure is unpredictable.

What kind of training conditions did the speaker focus on in the past two weeks?

• Only soft conditions

• Both icy and soft conditions

• Only icy conditions

• No specific conditions

What is the speaker's approach to different gate distances during training?

• Gate distances are not considered.

• Only small distances are practiced.

• Only large distances are practiced.

• Both small and large distances are practiced.

What is the speaker's opinion about Ted?

• Ted is not well-known in the ski racing scene.

• Ted is a brilliant skier and a fair sportsman.

• Ted is a mediocre skier.

• Ted is a beginner in skiing.

What does the speaker say about the ability to change the weather?

• The weather can be changed with technology.

• Praying can change the weather.

• The weather cannot be changed.

• The weather is always predictable.