Grein disappointed: lack of security costs slalom in Hafjell!

Grein disappointed: lack of security costs slalom in Hafjell!

In the Ski World Cup in Hafjell, the Austrian skiers provided little cheers, while the Swiss Loic Meillard celebrated an impressive double victory. After a promising first run, in which Fabio Grein was still in third place, he ultimately had to be satisfied with sixth place. The 27-year-old was disappointed: "I didn't really get to drive at the top. It is tedious if every swing doesn't work." These problems reflect the general sadness of the ÖSV men who found it difficult to form their form this season, such as laola1.at reported.

problems in the second round

In the decisive second round, all Austrian drivers had to deal with the difficult course, which led to a collective decline in the placements. Johannes Strolz, who finished 20th as the best ÖSV athlete, secured the ticket for the World Cup final in Sun Valley, but the joy about it was subdued. "We all have another claim," said Strolz himself. Despite the difficulties, he and his colleagues, including Dominik Raschner and Michael Matt, could not meet the high expectations. The latter said frustrated: "Every swing is dead. The speed is massive to me, and so it is definitely not fun".

LOIC Meillard, on the other hand, dominated the race and celebrated the victory both in the giant slalom and slalom. He prevailed against strong competition, including Atle Lie McGrath and the Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, each of which had just under intervals. In doing so, the Swiss prevent a Norwegian triumph and consolidated its position in the overall ranking, while the Austrian athletes continue to struggle in the slalom rating. Austria has been waiting for an overall victory for 40 races, which further strengthens the continued frustration among the athletes, such as determines.