France's Ophelie David holds the trophy after winning the Freestyle Ski Cross FIS World Cup Grand Finals 2008 in Chiesa Valmalenco in this March 16, 2008 file photo. Ski-cross deserves its Olympic status and will offer a spectacular show at next year's Vancouver Games, says David, the exciting young sport's undisputed queen. After snowboard, added to the Olympic programme at the 1998 Nagano Games, and boarder-cross, introduced in 2006 in Turin, the IOC has now picked ski-cross, which is only a few years old. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

France's Ophelie David holds the trophy after winning the Freestyle Ski Cross FIS World Cup Grand Finals 2008 in Chiesa Valmalenco in this March 16, 2008 file photo. Ski-cross deserves its Olympic status and will offer a spectacular show at next year's Vancouver Games, says David, the exciting young sport's undisputed queen. After snowboard, added to the Olympic programme at the 1998 Nagano Games, and boarder-cross, introduced in 2006 in Turin, the IOC has now picked ski-cross, which is only a few years old.

More Photos of

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. An activist of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wearing a seal cub costume, protests outside the International Olympic Committee, IOC, headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. PETA is demanding an end of Canada's annual "seal cull" and says its campaign will continue up to and through the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
  2. Denis Oswald, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission answers a reporter's question during a joint news conference with Sebastian Coe, not seen, chairman of London 2012 Olympic Games organizing committee, in central London, Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission visited London for an update on London's progress on its plans for staging the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
  3. Denis Oswald, left, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission and Sebastian Coe, right, chairman of London 2012 Olympic Games organizing committee talk during a news conference in central London, Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission visited London for an update on London's progress on its plans for staging the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
  4. Sebastian Coe, chairman of London 2012 Olympic games Organizing Committe listens to a reporter's question during a news conference with Denis Oswald, not seen, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission in central London, Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission visit London for an update on London's progress on its plans for staging the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
  5. Denis Oswald, left, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission and Sebastian Coe, right, chairman of London 2012 Olympic Games organizing committee arrive for a news conference in central London, Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. The International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission visited London for an update on London's progress on its plans for staging the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
  6. An activist of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) wearing a seal cub costume, protests outside of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne November 26, 2009. PETA are demanding an end Canada's annual "seal slaughter" and says its campaign will continue up to and through the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
  7. Activists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, with one wearing a seal cub costume, protest outside the International Olympic Committee, IOC, headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday Nov. 26, 2009. PETA is demanding an end of Canada's annual "seal cull" and says its campaign will continue up to and through the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
  8. Daniela Truffer (R) head of Zwischengeschlecht. org and Markus Bauer hold placards during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  9. Daniela Truffer (R) head of Zwischengeschlecht. org and Markus Bauer hold placards during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  10. Daniela Truffer, Head of Zwischengeschlecht. org, holds a placard during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  11. U.S President Barak Obama and his wife U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrive to promote the city of Chicago's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.
  12. Brazil's Sergio Cabral, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (L), and Eduardo Paes, Rio de Janeiro city Mayor, celebrate during a news conference after Rio was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009.
  13. Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva (R), celebrates after hearing that Rio de Janeiro had been chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games during the 121st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009.
  14. Spain's King Juan Carlos (2nd L), shakes hands with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge (L), watched by Prime Minister Rodriguez Zapatero (R) and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, following a presentation for Madrid's's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to IOC members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.
  15. Japanese athletes (L-R) Koji Murofushi, Mikako Kotani and Yuko Arakida, present Tokyo's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.
  16. U.S.first lady, Michelle Obama, arrives in Copenhagen to present the city of Chicago's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Lee Bowyer (C) of Birmingham celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Birmingham City at Molineaux on November 29, 2009 in Wolverhampton, England.
  2. SHARAN, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 29: Soldiers with the Afghan National Army (ANA) eat breakfast in their barracks at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rushmore November 29, 2009 near Sharan, Afghanistan. Only a small number of soldiers remain at the FOB, most have travelled home to be with their families for the three-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
  3. PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 29: Jonathan Trott of England hits out during the 4th One Day International match between South Africa and England at St Georges Park on November 29, 2009 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
  4. PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 29: Jonathan Trott of England hits out during the 4th One Day International match between South Africa and England at St Georges Park on November 29, 2009 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
  5. PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 29: Andrew Strauss of England hits out during the 4th One Day International match between South Africa and England at St Georges Park on November 29, 2009 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
  6. PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 29: Andrew Strauss of England hits out during the 4th One Day International match between South Africa and England at St Georges Park on November 29, 2009 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
  7. Pope Benedict XVI delivers his weekly Angelus blessing to the crowd gathered below in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican November 29, 2009.
  8. Pope Benedict XVI delivers his weekly Angelus blessing to the crowd gathered below in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican November 29, 2009.
  9. Edoardo Molinari (2nd L) of Italy leaps up to celebrate with his teammate Francesco Molinari (2nd R) and their caddies after putting into the 18th hole to win the World Cup golf tournament in Dongguan, China November 29, 2009.
  10. Pope Benedict XVI delivers his weekly Angelus blessing to the crowd gathered below in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican November 29, 2009.
  11. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Cabinet Secretary Tzvi Hauser are seen outside the cabinet meeting room in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Netanyahu heads to Berlin on Monday for a special joint session of the German and Israeli governments, a symbolic visit that highlights the strong bond between the two nations six decades after the Holocaust.
  12. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks at the original list of countries that voted on the 1947 UN partition plan before the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Netanyahu heads to Berlin on Monday for a special joint session of the German and Israeli governments, a symbolic visit that highlights the strong bond between the two nations six decades after the Holocaust.
  13. Birmingham City's Lee Bowyer, left, reacts with his team mates after scoring his team's first goal, during their English Premier League soccer match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux stadium, Wolverhampton, England. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.
  14. Nepal's Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari, left, and Forest and Soil Conservation Minister Deepak Bohara speak during a press conference in Katmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Nepal's government says it will hold a Cabinet meeting at Kalapathar at an altitude of 17,192 feet (5,250 meters)on Mount Everest on Dec. 4 to highlight the threat from global warming to glaciers in the Himalayas.
  15. EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Joaquin Almunia listens to questions from a journalist during a press conference after meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Nanjing, China.
  16. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet speaks during a press conference after meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 in Nanjing, China.