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For the men of ÖSV it is the first Super-G ball since Hannes Reichelt in 2008. After a previous season without the ball, this time they write twice with glass, last Sunday the Carinthian Marco Schwarz had already prematurely won the slalom classification in Kranjska Gora. Matthias Mayer, second in the relegation classification, was third in the Super-G.
“It’s a shame we didn’t have a race, then the emotions would have been a bit bigger, if I had done well of course,” Kriechmayr said after receiving the crystal ball. “It is a satisfaction. It was a good season, I can be very proud. “
Last season, the 29-year-old from Upper Austria only missed the little crystal ball in the Super-G by three points. “Now I have a ball, I have to thank my teammates. It only gets better through strong competition, they pushed me. “
Following in the footsteps of Reichelt
He was also referring to his predecessor Reichelt. “It is a nice coincidence that he can now follow in his footsteps, especially since he has finished his career. I hope we don’t have to wait that long for a Super-G ball. “
Reichelt completed his farewell career in lederhosen on Thursday, upon completion the Salzburg man was greeted with a champagne shower by his colleagues, coaches and supervisors. “Today I woke up and thought: Race! Oh no, it’s over. I dropped a big chunk, I still don’t regret it. Emotionally, however, I am still far from skiing, ”Reichelt said.
Default World Cup Total
In the World Cup overall, Frenchman Alexis Pinturault has a 31-point lead over Odermatt thanks to speed cancellations before the last giant slalom and slalom races, while Slovak Petra Vlhova has 96 points over Gut- Behrami on the weekend. It will be very difficult for Odermatt and Gut-Behrami to conquer the big ball.
Because while the chances are the same in the giant slalom, Odermatt has never competed in a World Cup slalom, Gut-Behrami not since January 2017. “Today I won something and I lost nothing,” said Gut-Behrami and at the same time time referred to the small super-G crystal. Definitely won’t be putting on slalom skis.
Odermatt like a fair second
“That is of course a shame, yesterday and today great opportunities were missed regarding the World Cup in general. The fight with Vince was also decided early. It’s the way it is. Vince was the best Super G driver, he deserved it, ”said Odermatt. “My form is very good, the slope is also good for me. In theory, it would have been possible if Vince had helped me a bit. Which he certainly wouldn’t have done. But you wait until the end ”. His focus now is on the small ball in the giant slalom, he will take care of that.
Contrary to expectations, a large amount of fresh snow had collected at Lenzerheide on Thursday night, necessitating extensive work on the slopes. The decision to prepare the reserve departure was made early, but also in the middle of the thick fog bank. Finally, at 11.15 am, the final cancellation took place. The departures had already been canceled on Wednesday. Team competition is on the program on Friday (12 noon, live on ORF1).
