ÖSV men in a descent: hope for the first win in Beaver Creek!

ÖSV men in a descent: hope for the first win in Beaver Creek!

Beaver Creek, US - ÖSV athlete Vincent Kriechmayr is under pressure! After a disappointing start to the season without podium places, the Austrians are ready for the speed start in Beaver Creek (USA) on December 6th. Kriechmayr admits: "I drove sloppy skiing." At home, the fans have been looking forward to a victory on the bird of birds since 2007, where Michael Walchhofer last triumphed. The current winner of the last races, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, is also missing this year, which makes the competition even more exciting. The final training was particularly noteworthy, where Kriechmayr drove the best time and left Marco Odermatt by 0.23 seconds, as But Kriechmayr is aware of the pressure. For him, the pressure is a positive aspect that affects both his achievements and his attitude to skiing. "I hope I succeeded," says 18-time World Cup winner and adds that the basics for a strong season have already been laid in summer training in South America. After a time of uncertainty and adaptation, Kriechmayr hopes to finally show his potential in the race, as krone.at reported.

challenges and expectations

The competition is strong, not least through Skistars like Marco Odermatt and Cyprien Sarrazin, who raise the level of performance. Kriechmayr confesses that he lost a little connection last year, but is determined to play out his strengths this year. The expectations are high, both from the fans and himself. "The pressure will be high, especially the pressure you put on yourself," says Kriechmayr with a shimmer of determination in his voice. Whether he succeeds in leaving the podium will be shown in Beaver Creek on Friday!