Lukas Feurstein: Sensational rise in giant slalom!

Lukas Feurstein: Sensational rise in giant slalom!

Next Saturday, February 28, 2025, the highly anticipated men's giant slalom will take place in Kranjska Gora. This spectacular competition starts at 9:30 a.m. and will be opened by home favorite Zan Kranjec. He is followed by double season winner Alexander Steen Olsen from Norway and Filip Zubcic from Croatia. The Swiss Marco Odermatt, who is considered the World Cup dominator this season, starts the race with number four. The first Austrian athletes, Marco Schwarz and Stefan Brennsteiner, start with numbers ten and eleven. Particular attention is also paid to world champion Raphael Haaser, who starts the race with the number 13, as well as Manuel Feller and Patrick Feurstein, who go into the first round with the starting numbers 17 and 20 laola1.at reported.

Another highlight that caused a stir in the last few days was Lukas Feurstein's strong performance in the giant slalom in Palisades Tahoe. The Vorarlberger, who was crowned world champion in this discipline almost three years ago, surprised with a remarkable comeback. Despite starting number 56, which sent him into the race after the end of the live broadcast, Feurstein qualified for the final in 26th place, 2.75 seconds behind the outstanding Marco Odermatt. In the final round, Feurstein continued his impressive journey and finally reached tenth place. In doing so, he not only secured his first World Cup points in giant slalom, but also prize money of 3,700 Swiss francs krone.at reported. He was also awarded the prestigious Stifel Bibbo Award, which further recognizes his achievements.