Gurgl – men
Slalom: Sat, November 18, 2023, 10:45 a.m
10:29
German quintet
Five athletes are looking forward to the start in the colors of the German Ski Association. Linus Straßer can start the competition straight away with start number 1. The 31-year-old has already won two World Cup victories in slalom and hopes to live up to his ambitions this season. Sebastian Holzmann, fifth in the World Championships, is 22nd on the start list. And then we have Anton Trimmel (40), World Cup debutant Linus Witte (53) and Fabian Himmelsbach (64).
10:20
Daily task
The Kirchenkarpiste therefore also represents new territory for athletes and is also considered very demanding with a length of 548 meters and an average incline of a good 38 percent. At the steepest point it is 62 percent. From the start at an altitude of 2,475 meters, the athletes have to climb 210 meters down to the finish. Alec Glebov is responsible for setting the course for the first round. The Slovenian in the service of Norway scored 72 goals.
10:11
Gurgl
For the first time ever, the World Cup entourage of alpine ski racers is stopping off in Gurgl. Because it belongs to the municipality of Sölden, it wasn’t far to reach the local World Cup-experienced organizers, who provided active support. Just in time for the season opening of the Ötztal ski area yesterday, there is of course a lot of media attention. Even without a glacier, you can already ski on the 112 kilometers of slopes. This is due to the snow-sure altitude of 1,800 to 3,030 meters and efficient snowmaking systems.
10:01
Welcome
Welcome to the men’s slalom in Gurgl! After the giant slalom in Sölden was canceled due to bad weather and the downhill runs in Zermatt/Cervinia were canceled, we are hoping for the first full season competition for alpine skiers today. The first round is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m.
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