Drama in the slalom: ÖSV men in Hafjell without victory - bitter relapse!

Drama in the slalom: ÖSV men in Hafjell without victory - bitter relapse!

Hafjell, Norwegen - In the dramatic slalom race of Hafjell, the Swiss Loic Meillard triumphed, who not only made the double of giant slalom and slalom perfect with his victory, but also prevented a Norwegian four-fold victory. According to Vol.at , Meillard prevailed in a delicate Situation with the skistock between his legs and impressively showed that he is in top shape. Hind him landed Lie McGrath (+0.21 seconds) and the Brazilian ex-Norweger Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (+0.47).

Austria's slalom driver, on the other hand, remained unsuccessful in the fight for the podium places, which caused a lot of frustration. Fabio Grein, who was still in third place at halftime, fell back to sixth place. The Tyrolean described the route as difficult and stated: "Not the yellow of the egg" - a clear message about his inadequate performance. As Suedtirol News , the Austrian team has now had 40 races behind them and the slalomartists were only able to drive on the podium three times.

ÖSV team continues to fight

Manuel Feller, who was in health, did not survive the first run and Dominik Raschner also left out early. Marco Schwarz was unable to convince in the second run and ended up in 17th place in the first round. Several other athletes, such as Johannes Strolz and Adrian Pertl, continued their disappointing seasons and ranked in the rear field. For many, including Michael Matt, the absence of good results remains a pressing problem that indicates a stagnating performance. as Grein mentioned, remains the challenge of "deepening analysis and better cutting off at the final".

Meillard, who defends the lead in the slalom rating with a 47 point lead over Henrik Kristoffersen after his victory, is optimistic about the remaining races in the USA. "I feel good, I still have strength," said the Swiss spoiled. In a year in which the Confederates have already reached 41 podium places, further successes are expected. Grein expresses the anticipation and ambition to see the last race as a possibility for more.