Erjon Tola
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Erjon Tola is an Albanian alpine ski racer
who represented Albania at the 2006 Winter Olympics
and at the 2010 Winter Olympics
. He was ranked the last among those who finished the men's Super-G
, but finished 35th at men's giant slalom
. Tola finished 48th, at the men's slalom and 63rd at the men's giant slalom in the 2010 Winter Olympics of Vancouver
. He trains in Italy and has been living in Cervinia
since 1992.
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
who represented Albania at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Albania at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Albania made its first appearance at the Winter Olympic Games at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, sending one alpine skier. Erjon Tola competed in three events.- Alpine skiing :-References:*...
and at the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
. He was ranked the last among those who finished the men's Super-G
Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Men's Super-G
In the Super-G competitions, skiers must navigate between gates at high speed, and the gates are further apart than in slalom and giant slalom competitions. As in the downhill, there is only one run of the Super-G...
, but finished 35th at men's giant slalom
Alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Men's Giant Slalom
The giant slalom is conducted in two runs, with emphasis on manoeuvering rather than speed as the gates are fairly close together – but not as close as in slalom...
. Tola finished 48th, at the men's slalom and 63rd at the men's giant slalom in the 2010 Winter Olympics of Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
. He trains in Italy and has been living in Cervinia
Cervinia
Breuil-Cervinia is an alpine resort in the Valle d'Aosta region of northwest Italy...
since 1992.