Right from the start, the duo ran with the Germans and the USA in the leading group and finished third, just behind the German winners. The top four from each of the two heats qualified for the final, along with the two fastest. The final is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. CET.
“Have to fight hard”
For Stadlober and Unterweger, the ascent was unexpected in its clarity. “We had the more balanced run and thought it was possible, but we had to fight hard for it,” said Stadlober of the APA – Austria Press Agency. “We were surprised that we did it so easily and confidently. We can only win now.”
In the end, she slowed down a bit because of the safe ascent, said Unterweger: “The Americans and Germans also took it out, then you just walk it home.” Switzerland also made it to the final, but they were more than 22 seconds behind Austria. From heat two, Russia’s Olympic Committee, Finland, Norway and Sweden progressed quickly. Over time, France and Poland made it.
Source: Nachrichten
