Kriechmayr wins in Kvitfjell – Odermatt on the podium, ball fight remains exciting!

Kriechmayr wins in Kvitfjell – Odermatt on the podium, ball fight remains exciting!

In Kvitfjell, World Cup skiing has developed dramatically. Due to adverse weather conditions, including strong winds and temperatures above freezing, the planned training for the downhill skiers was canceled at short notice. This presented a major challenge for the athletes preparing for the final races of the season. A report from Krone.at highlights that it is now particularly important for Austrian riders Vincent Kriechmayr and Raphael Haaser to find their form as they are still waiting for their first World Cup victory. Kriechmayr, who shone in Kvitfjell last year, is optimistic: "Of course the goal is to win another race. But that's so easy to say."

Podium places and ball races

Kriechmayr prevailed in the Super-G on Sunday and secured first place with a time of 1:09.23 minutes. The Canadian Jeffrey Read followed in second place, while Marco Odermatt and Dominik Paris landed in third place at the same time. This means the competition for the discipline ball remains exciting, as Kriechmayr increases the pressure on Odermatt SRF.ch reported. Although Odermatt shows his motivation with his podium finish, the ball fight is not yet decided; He is 81 points ahead of the next race in Saalbach.

The situation for Kriechmayr could prove crucial as the Austrian drivers have gone 35 races without a win. The coming competitions will show whether the in-form athletes like Haaser and Kriechmayr can finally break the Austrian winning streak in the World Cup. Kriechmayr's gap in the overall standings has not been reduced by his victory; The hunt for the coveted crystal ball continues. Added to this are the challenges presented by modest weather conditions and technical challenges.