Eichberger celebrates: World Cup ticket secured for the descent in Saalbach!

Eichberger celebrates: World Cup ticket secured for the descent in Saalbach!

Stefan Eichberger caused a stir at the upcoming World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm by securing the final ticket for the World Cup downhill on Sunday with an impressive performance. The 24-year-old, who shone in the last training session, achieved a time of 1:41.49 and placed second, just 43 hundredths behind, together with the Swiss Franjo Von Allmen. Ryan Cochran-Siegle from the USA was fastest in training, while Daniel Hemetsberger and Stefan Babinsky also showed excellent performances and placed in the top 10. Otmar Striedinger and Raphael Haaser, who ended up in 13th and 15th place, lost the competition for the fourth ticket laola1.at reported.

Eichberger celebrated his starting place with an emotional gesture of celebration and spoke of it being “amazing” to finally be able to compete at his home World Cup. “I'm currently living my dream,” he said, visibly happy about qualifying. However, his teammate Vincent Kriechmayr, who showed a strong performance in training, decided to forego the second training session to take care of his knee after an intensive day of training. His focus is now on the upcoming Super-G on Friday, although his race starts are not in jeopardy, he said courier.at firmly.

With such an exciting and unexpected qualification, the World Cup downhill in Saalbach promises to be an exciting competition. Eichberger and his colleagues are ready to give it their all as they fight for medals in the international ski circuit. Fans can look forward to an action-packed event where the Austrian athletes will feel the support of their home crowd.