Ski thriller in Kitzbühel: Kriechmayr triumphs-big bad luck for top stars!

Ski thriller in Kitzbühel: Kriechmayr triumphs-big bad luck for top stars!

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, it will be exciting again on Saslong in Val Gardena, where the ski men start their departure at 11:45 a.m. This renowned event attracts the best drivers, including Miha Hrobat from Slovenia, who triumphed in Beaver Creek with an excellent third place. James Crawford and Justin Murisier open the top group, with Murisier, the winner of the recent race in Switzerland, as a prominent figure. Dominik Paris, the local hero, hopes for a win and starts with number 9. Vincent Kriechmayr is also given a lot of attention, which is currently considered a hot candidate. He starts with the number 10, after which he recently triumphed in Kitzbühel, where he won the winner with only 0.23 seconds, such as This report by krone.at shows.

The requirements are high, and not all top athletes, including Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt, were lucky. Kilde, who went into the race with a hand injury, could not quite show his performance and took the 16th place, while Odermatt, despite a fall in the key curve, remained dot at the end. The day in Kitzbühel was characterized by adverse weather conditions, which provided many participants with great challenges. Nevertheless, Vincent Kriechmayr is optimistic and emphasized that he has driven on the limit, even if he sees himself improve on the departure. It remains exciting whether he can keep the shape and how the other Austrian skiers like Stefan Babinsky and Otmar Striedinger, who also start in the top 30, will beat. Such an exciting weekend on the slopes is an absolute must for every ski fan and promises a lot of thrills!

The next departure on Saturday, part of the traditional Hahnenkamm weekend, is already in the starting blocks. The pressure on the athletes increases, because in addition to the technically demanding slopes, the weather is also a decisive factor that decides on the racing result. Fans can look forward to gripping duels and spectacular trips! Let us see whether the Austrian drivers can build on their previous successes in the next competitions and who will take home the coveted crown of a Hahnenkamm winner. The anticipation is gigantic!