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“Of course we are not entirely satisfied, but the program was not exactly for us either,” said head coach Andreas Puelacher. “We started with three and a half races of giant slalom, that’s not exactly our favorite discipline. If a team does not start successfully, there is pressure, everyone wants to show that they are better than the first results. It is difficult to stay relaxed.
What makes for a good start to the season can be seen in Switzerland. “You are strong in all disciplines and therefore free, that’s the difference for us.” Puelacher hopes the recent slalom results will give a boost and “that we can reverse the trend in speed as well.” then in quick succession. “I wish and believe that it will happen in such a way that one becomes faster and more successful.”
Ten years anniversary of Mayer’s departure
For double Olympic champion Mayer, Bormio is something special. “I smiled because I made my first descent here ten years ago. It still feels the same here. It’s extremely realistic, that was extremely difficult back then. ” In the Stelvio you have to be completely committed and in good physical shape. “In 2010 I retired at the premiere at the San Pietro jump.”
Of course, things should look different for Carinthian, 30, at the end of the year. “Bormio is great, there are good sections with a lot of speed in the corners. In any case, that suits me better. His fourth place in Super-G at Val Gardena was good. “It started moderately this year, but I still have a good feeling. I’ve always shown good rides and I build on that. “
Kriechmayr expects a raise
Vincent Kriechmayr is happy with a good route that is not so icy. “But that doesn’t make it easier.” The 29-year-old tall Austrian shows confidence. “Much is possible, I have always had good races here,” said Kriechmayr, although so far it has not been enough to get on the podium. He wants to take a step forward and is self-critical: “Val Gardena was forgotten, Val d’Isere a grab in the bathroom. Now I want to show a reaction ”. Errors were analyzed and races were scored.
Especially in the Super-G he could have been up front. “Down there he demands completely different properties than Val Gardena. When you get into the flow it’s easy to do, it hasn’t worked that way in the race. “
As always, coach Puelacher expects a very difficult descent. “Only the best win. Here are always those who are in front and then surrounded the ball. I hope we are there too, ”Puelacher said. The previous two races were “on the easier side” due to snowfall.
