ÖSV men: pressure rises in front of the Lauberhorn race in Wengen!
ÖSV men: pressure rises in front of the Lauberhorn race in Wengen!
In Wengen, the ÖSV men are facing a decisive weekend! The Super-G begins on Friday, followed by the prestigious departure on Saturday, and the athletes not only fight for victory, but also for important World Cup tickets. The last successes have been forever for the Austrian skiers: since Manuel Feller's victory on February 25, 2024 in Palisades Taoe, 23 World Cup races went without another triumph. Such a standstill phenomenon last existed over 30 years ago when the team remained victorious between 1991 and 1992 34 races. This challenge has head coach Marko Pfeifer in mind: "Top 10 placements can secure a ticket to the World Cup," he emphasizes.
Kriechmayr's hopes and challenges
The focus is Vincent Kriechmayr, who has already triumphed twice at the Lauberhorn races and now has great hopes for another success. "I want to win races and be constantly on the podium," said the 33-year-old before the weekend. His second place in the Super-G in Bormio gives hope for a strong shape. But not only he is under pressure: An experienced team should finally end the dry spell and qualify for the upcoming competitions in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Athletes like Raphael Haaser and Marco Schwarz can hope for additional chances of nomination due to their return after injuries. In contrast, Daniel Hemetsberger and Stefan Babinsky are under pressure, since they have only had a few outstanding placements so far.The mild recent weeks have visibly tense the nerves of the athletes, but now it is important to focus on the races. Marco Odermatt, the Swiss favorite, will determine what is happening at the top, while injury -related cancellations of greats such as Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Cyprien Sarrazin change the competitive situation. The Pfeifer team expects an exciting challenge at the World Cup in Wengen, where the cards can be mixed in two days. "I am surprised," says Pfeifer, and underlines the uncertainty that makes competitions like this as exciting as laola1.at noticed.
The tension grows while the ÖSV men are waiting for their chance! Will you finally get the longed -for victories or get your nerves again? Only the time will show when the first goal opens on Friday!
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