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“The cancellation of one of the most prestigious race weekends in the World Cup calendar makes the heart of every ski fan bleed,” organizers said in a statement. “However, it is our job to ensure the safety of everyone involved.”
Strasser ends 3-year German drought to win in Zagreb January 6, 2021 ZAGREB, Croatia – Right after becoming the first German skier in more than three years to win a men’s World Cup slalom, Linus Strasser looked up in the air and fought back tears. He knew the winning feeling from a previous victory in a city event, but not from a slalom. “I got a little bit emotional. I don’t really realize it,” Strasser said Wednesday after triumphing in the first men’s race of 2021. The previous German slalom winner was Felix Neureuther, who won in Levi, Finland, in November 2017.
The previous German slalom winner was Felix Neureuther, who won in Levi, Finland, in November 2017. Erik Read of Canmore, Alta., was 25th. Strasser mastered the tricky Crveni Spust course as he improved from eighth place after the opening run to lead a trio of Austrians. He beat Manuel Feller by 0.10 seconds while Marco Schwarz was six-hundredths further back in third. The result sent Feller to the top of the slalom season standings. Michael Matt was fastest in the second run and climbed from 26th to fourth place. First-run leader Clement Noel, last year’s winner, posted only the 27th best ...
Swiss skier Zenhaeusern wins season-opening World Cup slalom December 21, 2020 GMT ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — Ramon Zenhaeusern won the first men’s World Cup slalom of the season on Monday, improving from eighth position after the opening run. The Swiss skier beat two Austrians — Manuel Feller and Marco Schwarz — for his fourth career win, but first since March 2019. First-run leader Alex Vinatzer dropped to fourth in the Italian’s first World Cup race after having surgery for appendicitis less than four weeks ago. Zenhaeusern was 0.52 seconds off the lead after the first run and post...
Swiss skier Zenhaeusern wins season-opening World Cup slalom Switzerland's Ramon Zenhaeusern, center, winner, celebrates on the podium flanked by second place Austria's Manuel Feller, left, and third place Austria's Marco Schwarz after an alpine ski, men's World Cup slalom in Alta Badia, Italy, Monday, Dec.21, 2020. (AP Photo/MarcoTrovati) December 21, 2020 - 7:18 AM ALTA BADIA, Italy - Ramon Zenhaeusern won the first menâs World Cup slalom of the season on Monday, improving from eighth position after the opening run. The Swiss skier beat two Austrians â...