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My name is Erik Read. For the past decade I’ve been Canada’s top technical skier on the FIS World Cup circuit, and was team leader as Canada captured a bronze medal in the Team Event at the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
In this World Championship winter, sadly I no longer have any financial support from Sport Canada nor our national sport federation to compete on the World Cup. Despite this, I’m excited about making changes to my program and approach, to ensure Canadians can be successful in slalom and giant slalom at the highest levels of alpine skiing.
To recapture success and build a program based on excellence, every dollar matters.
As the anchor to the 2023 bronze medal team, I know Canada can achieve success. In the Team Alpine Combined, (also an Olympic event) we can be world leaders. In the Mixed Team Event, Canada has won medals in 2015 and 2023 and I was part of both Teams. These events require technical skiers at the highest level. I’m also the only active Canadian athlete with experience on the Giant Slalom and Slalom race tracks of Saalbach, site of the 2025 Championships.
For the past seven years, my record of consistency and success in World Cup has maintained a ranking within the top 30 of the world in Giant Slalom and Slalom. I have won individual runs on the World Cup. My top results are a 7th at Soelden (GS), and a 7th place in Kitzbühel (SL). I’ve also had the honour of representing Canada at two Olympic games, with my best result being 11th.
I've carefully evaluated my approach to technical ski racing. This winter, my goal is to focus on key changes in fitness preparation, equipment setup, and pre-season preparation. These are built on a foundation of excellence and aiming to compete with the best in the world. I have always believed Canadians can be successful in the technical events, and I’m motivated to give it my 100% percent this year in the gym and on-snow to shoot for that podium.
I’m hoping you believe it is important that Canada is present in Slalom and Giant Slalom on the World Cup, and that we give our best shot to win every medal possible at the World Championships and Olympic Winter Games.
Your support is critical to the success of my program. I am grateful for your support.
Erik Read