Andrew XGames Newell
Age: 22
Hometown: Shaftsbury VT
Personal Coach: Chris Grover
![](http://images.fasterskier.com/oldsitearchive/upload/060626Newell_Olympics_web-1.jpg width=292.16467463479 height=440 border=1><BR><font size=1 face=verdana>Andy Newell had the second fastest prelim time at the Torino Olympics.</font></center><BR></p>
<p><b>WC Podium, what was this Experience like?</b><br />
The podium in China was one of the most fun experiences of my life. It was at night and there were tons of fans so I was really fired up. After winning the qualifier I knew I was moving quicker than anyone else out there so I knew I could do it. In the wax room after the prelim Vidar saying “Alright! You won the qualifier! This is great” and I said “No, it won't be great until we're on the podium”. So, I’m lucky I didn't jinks myself. I guess its a good thing I’m not superstitious. </p>
<p><b>Goals for 2006/2007</b><br />
The number one goal is to be on the podium at World Champs. My second goal for the season is to win a world cup. </p>
<p><b>What are your thoughts about racing in Sapporo, and sprinting in a dome?</b><br />
It’s gunna be sick. I love racing in places where they can fit a lot of spectators. I guess it’s half in the dome and half out so it could be tricky waxing. We have an awesome wax staff, though, so it should be a good time. </p>
<p><b>Summer Training? Anything new over last year?</b><br />
This year’s plan is to train very similar to the way we did last year, but just stepping it up a notch
around 715 hours and more intervals than last year. </p>
<p><b>Words of wisdom for the master blasters?</b><br />
Have fun on your skis. Find the biggest hill you can and ski up it as hard as you can and then bomb down it as fast as you can. Its not a good training day unless you wreck at least once. </p>
<p><b>Springtime any notable trips? I heard a rumor, no Costa Rica spring surf sessions?</b><br />
No, not a big surfing spring. Only went once to Hampton in NH. My spring trip was on snow this year to Mammoth, Ca. I went out there with Simons and the Fischer guys to shoot pictures on the Jibskate. We spent two full days in the park. It was sweet. </p>
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