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Carlo Janka awarded Skieur d’Or 2010
The Swiss ski star Carlo Janka, 24, was honored by the members of AIJS (International Association of Ski Journalists) with the Skieur d'Or award in Sölden last Thursday night. The vote by the AIJS members took place before the start of the new season and Carlo Janka collected a half of the votes cast.
Janka, who became giant slalom world champion in Val d'Isere in 2009 and Olympic champion in Vancouver last February, won the men's overall Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2009/2010 ranking. He became the 34th winner of the award presented by the professional journalists. The award recognizes both his performance and his special character. Janka's unique personality has earned him the nickname "Iceman."
Janka is the first Swiss skier since Pirmin Zurbriggen in 1990 to receive this award which has been presented since 1963. In 2009, Lindsey Vonn (USA) received the honor. Vonn also received several votes this year as did Aksel Lund Svindal (NOR), Bode Miller (USA) and Didier Cuche (SUI).