Austria's ski crossers disappoint at the home World Cup on the Reiteralm!

Austria's ski crossers disappoint at the home World Cup on the Reiteralm!

The Austrian ski crossers experienced a disappointing performance at the first home World Cup on the Reiteralm on Thursday. Johannes Aujesky was the best ÖSV man and was eliminated in the quarter-finals, which brought him to 15th place. The German Florian Wilmsmann secured first place ahead of Melvin Tchiknavorian from France. Austria was not represented in the women's category, whereas Canada's Hannah Schmidt won ahead of Switzerland's Fanny Smith. Aujesky commented on the poor record of the ÖSV athletes on the Reiteralm and admitted: “Somehow it doesn’t suit us that way.”

Problems and injuries

Adam Kappacher, winner of Val Thorens, finished in a disappointing 30th place, while Tristan Takats finished as the second best ÖSV athlete with a 21st place. “I would like to do better,” Aujesky commented on the failed performance. Kappacher, on the other hand, was optimistic despite his meager result: "I'm very happy that I was able to be at the front. The route is not as icy as in previous years and my equipment is optimally set up," he reported. However, the team had to accept blows of fate: Claudio Andreatta tore his cruciate and medial ligaments in his right knee in a fall in Arosa and had to undergo surgery. His season is now over, while Tristan Takats remains sidelined due to adductor problems. His comeback is planned for the home World Cup on January 16th and 17th, 2025 at the Reiteralm skiaustria.at reported.

There are two more competitions this weekend and the ÖSV athletes hope to improve their performance. “Somehow things are not going well for us,” said Aujesky, summing up the current situation, which is characterized by strong competition and unexpected difficulties krone.at knew to report.