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Braathen stands out at the start of the slalom in Levi – Austrians fight!
The men's slalom opener in the 2025/26 Ski World Cup takes place today in Levi, with Lucas Braathen in the lead.
Braathen stands out at the start of the slalom in Levi – Austrians fight!
The 2025/26 Ski World Cup season starts on November 16, 2025 with the first men's slalom in Levi. The event will be held on the Levi Black slope, which offers the best conditions with clear skies and cool temperatures. The course was designed by a Croatian setter and shows numerous rhythm changes that demand maximum concentration from the athletes.
Lucas Braathen from Norway leads after the first round with a strong performance that was applauded by the spectators. He is 0.41 seconds ahead of his nearest rival, Clement Noël from France. Timon Haugan, also from Norway, is in third place, 0.49 seconds behind. The Norwegian team is strong overall, with three athletes in the top 10.
Austrian achievements
The best Austrian in the first round is Fabio Gstrein, who takes seventh place, 1.05 seconds behind Braathen. He is followed by Linus Strasser from Germany (sixth place with +0.85 seconds) and the Finn Eduard Hallberg, who is fifth on the list. Michael Matt and Marco Schwarz are in 16th and 17th place, 1.48 and 1.52 seconds behind. Manuel Feller and Johannes Strolz cannot qualify for the next round with places 23 and 28.
The entire list of first round results is as follows:
| rank | name | residue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Braathen (NOR) | 0.00 |
| 2 | Clement Noël (FRA) | +0.41 |
| 3 | Timon Haugan (NOR) | +0.49 |
| 7 | Fabio Gstrein (AUT) | +1.05 |
| 16 | Michael Matt (AUT) | +1.48 |
| 17 | Marco Schwarz (AUT) | +1.52 |
| 23 | Manuel Feller (AUT) | +1.87 |
| 28 | Johannes Strolz (AUT) | +2.10 |
The outlook for the second round
The second round starts at 1 p.m. and promises exciting competitions because the conditions are optimal and the athletes are highly motivated. The Levi competition not only marks the start of the season, but also an important signal for the form of the athletes at the top of alpine ski racing.
After last year's performances, when Austria took second place in the overall Alpine Ski World Cup standings with 7,459 points, the local athletes in Levi showed they are determined to continue their success. However, the competition is strong, especially the Norwegians, who are already proving their dominance.
The coming hours will be crucial to see whether Lucas Braathen can maintain his lead or whether other athletes, particularly from Austria and France, will catch up. Fans can look forward to an exciting continuation of the slalom competition.
For further information about this competition and the general development of the Alpine Ski World Cup, the reports can be found on Laola1, Ski racing and the overview of results Wikipedia can be viewed.