From Tuesday, the Ski World Cup in Saalbach will be about medals. When do the races take place? Who are the favorites and what do the opportunities of Germans look like? The most important information about the World Cup at a glance.
When and where does the Ski World Cup take place?
The 48th Ski World Cup is held in Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria. As early as 1991, the self -proclaimed “Home of Lässän” was host of an alpine world championship in the Salzburg Land. At that time, Saalbach went down in history as a World Sonna. In order to simplify logistics, drives are only on the slopes on the Zwölferkogel. There the stadium offers up to 15,000 spectators the best view of the target slope.
It starts on February 4 with the opening ceremony and the first competition. The last race for precious metal takes place on February 16.
What is new?
The team combination is new to the program. It consists of departure and slalom and is held in the men and women. Two athletes of a nation each will form a duo. One partner competes in the descent, the other on the same day in slalom. The times of both runs are added, the fastest team wins.
The Alpine Combination in Singles will be missing, and the parallel competitions of men and women will also be deleted.
The finish in the Austrian Saalbach
How many races are on?
A total of eleven World Cup titles are awarded – five each with women and men and one in the team event. The fights for the medals with the team event – the parallel race are opened. The downhill races and the Super-G follow. Then the technology disciplines are on the program. On Sunday, February 16, the men would cease their podium in the slalom at the end. Then it goes to the final party.
Which German ski racers are there?
The German Ski Association has nominated twelve athletes for the World Cup and, due to the high number of injured athletes, did not only last and strictly and strictly stay in the World Cup in the World Cup standard (1×8 or 2×15).
Women
- Emma Aicher (SC Mahlstetten)
- Lena Dürr (SV Germering)
- Fabiana Dorigo (TSV 1860 Munich)
- Jessica Hilzinger (SC Oberstdorf)
- Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (SC Starnberg)
Men
- Romed Baumann (WSV Kiefersfelden)
- Anton Grammel (SC Kressbronn)
- Fabian Gratz (TSV Altenau)
- Simon Jocher (SC Garmisch)
- Jonas Stockinger (SC Herzogsreut)
- Linus Straßer (TSV 1860 Munich)
- Luis Vogt (SC Garmisch)
What are the chances for the Germans?
In slalom, the Germans have legitimate hopes for medals. The noble technicians Lena Dürr and Linus Straßer have the stuff to drive onto the podium in the slalom. Speed specialist Kira Weidle-Winkelmann has already won World Cup silver in 2021, and a new medal would be a surprise after the current course of the season. If all -rounder Emma Aicher drive onto the podium, one could even talk about a sensation.
Who are the favorites?
Marco Odermatt dominates for men. After a stuttering start, the Swiss got going and regularly visited the podium. He could become a medal hamster and has four chances of winning: in the giant slalom, departure, Super-G and team combination there could be gold.
However, the crowd of competitors is great: Manuel Feller, Vincent Kriechmayr, Franjo von Allmen, Alexis Monney, Stefan Rogentin, Loic Meillard or Fredrik Möller must be trusted. The field of medal candidates is also large in the slalom. Clement Noel, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, Henrik Kristoffersen, Atle Lie McGrath, Timon Haugan and Alexander Steen Olsen can be trusted.
Swiss dream couple for the team combination? Marco Odermatt (left) and Loic Meillard
When it comes to the favorite, the name Mikaela Shiffrin naturally falls. However, the US star comes from an injury. How good it is again will be shown. In slalom and giant slalom, however, she is a hot medal candidate in the starting house. Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia (both Italy) can be expected in all disciplines except the slalom. When dancing through the pole forest, you should also have the Croatian super talent Zrinka Ljutic on the bill.
Who are the Defending champion?
Departure: Marco Odermatt (Switzerland) / Jasmine Flury (Switzerland)
Super-G: James Crawford (Canada) / Marta Bassino (Italy)
Giant slalom: Marco Odermatt (Switzerland) / Mikaela Shiffrin (USA)
Slalom: Henrik Kristoffersen (Norway) / Laurence ST-Germain (Canada)
Alpine station wagon: Alexis Pinturault (France) / Federica Brignone (Italy)
Parallel races: Alexander Schmid (Germany) / Maria Therese Tviberg (Norway)
Team: USA
What does the schedule look like?
| day | Competition | In the sports show |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, February 4th | 3:15 p.m.: Opening ceremony and team competition | TV and livestream |
Thursday, February 6th | 11.30 p.m.: Super-G women | TV and livestream |
Friday, February 7th | 11.30 p.m.: Super-G men | TV and livestream |
Saturday, February 8th, | 11.30 a.m.: Departure women | TV and livestream |
Sunday, February 9th | 11.30 p.m.: Departure men | TV and livestream |
Tuesday, February 11th | 10 a.m./1:15 p.m. Team combination women (departure/slalom) | Live ticker |
Wednesday, February 12th | 10 a.m./1:15 p.m.: Team combination men (departure/slalom) | Live ticker |
Thursday, February 13th | 9.45 a.m./1:15 p.m.: Giant slalom women | Live ticker |
Friday, February 14th | 9.45 a.m./1:15 p.m.: Giant slalom men | Live ticker |
Saturday, February 15th | 9.45 a.m./1:15 p.m.: Slalom women | Live ticker |
Sunday, February 16 | 9.45 a.m. /13.15 p.m.: Slalom men / graduation ceremony | Live ticker |
How can you follow the ski World Cup at Sportschau.de?
You can see the first decisions live in the first and at Sportschau.de. From Tuesday (February 11th) the ZDF takes over. Sportschau.de offers live tickers from all decisions.