Canadian downhiller John Kucera talks with the media regarding his recovery and when he might return to skiing while attending the Men's World Cup Downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta November 26, 2010. REUTERS/Andy Clark
(Reuters) - John Kucera, the first Canadian man to win an alpine ski world championship downhill title, announced his retirement on Thursday following a string of injuries.
The highlight of Kucera's racing career came in 2009 when he was the surprise winner of men's downhill title at the world championships in Val d'Isere, France.
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