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The travel trade may have rescued Britain’s medal hopes for the Winter Olympics after raising over £5,000 for urgently-needed snow sports coaching in Vancouver.

Norfolkline Ferries and Crystal Ski were among the operators to donate money when the collapse of the British Ski and Snowboard Federation earlier this month meant skier Chemmy Alcott, 16th in the world, would be without her trainer for the competition next weekend.

Peter Stratton, commercial director of Snowsport England, said: “We couldn’t stand by and see one of the most impressive British squads for many years having to prepare and compete without the support of their coaches”.

Erna Low, Peak Retreats, Ski Verbier, and Holiday Extras all contributed when called upon.

The British Olympic Association has confirmed that two coaches will now meet Alcott and her thirteen teammates in Vancouver.

source: http://www.ttglive.com/