Rossiter’s epic trek to realise Sochi dream

Back in early December, the doubt crept in.

It was Jan Rossiter’s first race of the season, at the picturesque Sovereign Lake in British Columbia, Canada. But conditions were poor.

Temperatures dropped to -20C. Many skiers decided to drop out. Rossiter couldn’t afford to. He needed as many qualification races as possible. Inevitably, he struggled. Inevitably, the inquest followed.