The men’s slalom classic on the Ganslernhang is now scheduled to take place on Saturday (10.15/13.45/live ORF 1), embedded in the two descents on Friday (11.30) and Sunday (13.30). According to the weather forecast, 30 to 60 centimeters of fresh snow are possible for Saturday, which is why the technical race, which is easier to carry out, was brought forward.
The first descent on the Hahnenkamm is still planned for Friday. The organizers expect fresh snow there too, but there could be a weather window that makes it possible to hold the event. According to the current plan, the speed specialists can then take a day off.
On Wednesday, the downhillers trained for the first time in glorious weather. The wind could be a factor for the final training session on Thursday, explained FIS chief race director Markus Waldner at the team captains’ meeting. “We want to try to drive from the top.” An unusually late start time was chosen for Sunday to give the slope workers more time.
The program exchange had already become apparent. Diligent diggers and snow machines are ready, explained the President of the Kitzbühel Ski Club, Michael Huber. “May the exercise succeed.”
Source: Nachrichten
