Ski World Cup in Saalbach: Tension before the women's exit on Saturday!

Ski World Cup in Saalbach: Tension before the women's exit on Saturday!

At the Ski World Cup in Saalbach, the Austrians are faced with an exciting descendant! On February 8, 2025, in the run -up to the official departure, the athletes completed intensive training that arouses some golden expectations. According to krone.at , the domestic favorites Stephanie Venier, Mirjam Puchner, Cornelia Hütter and Ariane Rädler are ready for the competition. Coach Roland Assinger provides clear instructions: "We need determination and absolute conviction". Venier, the freshly baked Super-G world champion, aims to confirm her performance and write history with her second triumph, while Puchner shows a promising form.

A positive surprise came from the Czech Ester Ledecka, who achieved the best time in the last departure training. Puchner drove heavily and ended up in second place, as laola1.at . In contrast to Puchner, some other ÖSV runners struggled: Venier broke off their run, Hütter only came to 17th place and rädler in 20th place. This raises questions whether the athletes are ready for the printing of the World Cup, especially since the route with its many waves and challenges requires a high degree of concentration.

With a colorful mix of emotions and strategies, the athletes go into the competition - the thrill starts on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. While expectations are high, the athletes are also determined to face their challenges and to call up their best performance. Puchner expresses her determination: "Don't think too much, just drive". It remains to be seen whether this attitude can bring in the decisive medals.