China and South Korea have produced world-class athletes in several winter sports, but alpine skiing events are notable exceptions.
As South Korea prepares to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, it is a situation the host country might be keen to change, but one former ski champion believes it is too late to groom any stars.
Two-time Canadian Olympian Ken Read, who won five World Cup races between 1975 and 1980, is familiar with the Asian scene in his role with the International Ski Federation.
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