The last time of Patrick Thaler

Up to 50.000 spectators are expected at the night race on the Planai. Most of them are hoping for great revenge from Marcel Hirscher. The Salzburg player recently had to admit defeat to his long-term Norwegian rival Henrik Kristoffersen in Kitzbühel - and clearly. That shouldn't happen in Schladming. An Austrian has to win at least one of the two biggest slalom races in the world - at least that's the tenor of the red-white-red ski fans. The first run on the Planai starts at 17.45:20.45 p.m., the second at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Is there a laughing third party?

Kristoffersen and Hirscher are undoubtedly the big favorites in Schladming. But it cannot be said that the other drivers have no chance. Michael Matt would have ended up on the podium on the Ganslernhang the North Tyroleans don't get lost . With Manuel Feller, a second Tyrolean is overdue for a place on the podium. However, hardly anyone is as at risk of failure as the long-haired and mustachioed Feller.

From the Italian camp, Stefano Gross is most likely to take a top spot. Although the Trentino native never manages to finish two equally good runs at the moment, he always has the skills to annoy the big favorites. Manfred Mölgg, last ninth in Kitzbühel, is also an outsider in Schladming.

The farewell to Patrick Thaler

For Patrick Thaler, however, it is no longer about placing in the top field. Most recently, the 39-year-old was lucky that he didn't slip out of the top 30. Because Felix Neureuther is injured and his competitors were often unavailable, Thaler is still allowed to start within the 30. Incidentally, 30 is the number with which Thaler will start at the Night Race.

It is unlikely that he will be able to make a big impression again in Schladming. On the one hand, he has often been way behind lately, and on the other hand, the Planai doesn't suit him well. The best result was seventh place, but that was twelve years ago. If Thaler were to qualify for the second run again, it would be a huge success. It would be nice for him.

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The last time of Patrick Thaler

Patrick Thaler competed in 171 World Cup races in his career. The night slalom in Schladming, which takes place on Tuesday evening, will be his last. The farewell backdrop will be a worthy one, because the Night Race is a crowd puller.

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