11:31
Nils Allegre (FRA)
Nils Allegre took fourth place at the Super G in Val Gardena, what does the Frenchman have to offer for the competition today? The route is not particularly demanding, but since no one has raced here in the World Cup, there is little experience. Allegre starts with a 1:10.81. There were no major errors to be seen, even though snow had blown up a few times.
11:26
Four DSV drivers
For the German riders, however, the podium today should be a real surprise and the athletes are fighting more for their Olympic standard and improving their starting number. Only Romed Baumann (26) is currently starting in the top 30. Simon Jocher (32) and Luis Vogt (53) are followed by Anton Grammel, who is the last runner on the track with start number 62 and wants to try his hand at Super G again.
11:21
Haaser leads Austrians
Led by Vincent Kriechmayr and Raphael Haaser, who have already achieved podium finishes in the Super G this season, a total of ten Austrians are competing in the last men’s World Cup this year. Kriechmayr and Haaser walk the slopes with numbers six and seven. The first ÖSV man to start is Stefan Babinsky as the third starter. Directly behind it is Marco Schwarz’s turn. Lukas Feurstein is also in demand early on with start number eight. Daniel Hemetsberger (18), Andreas Ploier (35), Vincent Wieser (39), Manuel Traninger (40) and Stefan Rieser (48) complete the squad.
11:17
The other Swiss
While the Swiss have already won well in the downhill this season, only Marco Odermatt secured podium places in the Super G. Nevertheless, you should never underestimate the Swiss Speed drivers. Alexis Monney (10) will be the first to hit the slopes today. Immediately afterwards, Stefan Rogentin and Franjo von Allmen leave the starting house. Odermatt is in demand as the 15th runner. Justin Murisier (30), Loïc Meillard (31), Alessio Miggiano (46) and Marco Kohler (49) are also at the start.
11:10
Who has the advantage?
The profile could be Marco Odermatt. With 225 points to his name, the Swiss arrives in the red jersey and is once again one of the favorites in Livigno. Since the route is being run for the first time in the World Cup, it could also benefit the Italian men, who were able to show a strong team performance at the last speed weekend before Christmas. It will also be interesting to see how the surprise winner from Val Gardena, Jan Zabystřan from the Czech Republic, will do.
11:05
New territory in the World Cup
The speed races are usually held in Bormio at the end of December. However, since these races are part of the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina in February, Bormio will no longer be a World Cup stop this year. Instead, the men are breaking new ground: races are taking place in Livigno for the first time. The start is at 2375 meters and the route is “Tagliede – Li Zeta”. The finish is in the town center at 1850 meters.
10:58
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the men’s Super G in Livigno. The race is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m.