The ski cannon: About kamikaze insoles and high blood pressure

You can go on the black slope... ... the South Tyrolean men's slalom team : Five South Tyroleans made it to the final in difficult conditions on the Chuenisbärgli. No top placement came out of it, but something is finally coming back from a South Tyrolean perspective. Alex Vinatzer (19) now regularly qualifies for the second round and Simon Maurberger (2) can also impress in the World Cup after some successes in the European Cup. The Ahrntaler was already strong in the giant slalom. Into happiness: Simon Maurberger at the Adelboden giant slalom in front of a wonderful backdrop.

And Fabian Bacher (25) from Ratschings was able to qualify for a second run for the first time. He had previously failed at this hurdle 2 times. Nevertheless: With the exception of Vinatzer, the South Tyroleans are no longer young talents à la Clement Noel, who reached the podium in Wegen for the first time in his career. Even if there are always exceptions, the motto for the South Tyroleans who want to establish themselves in the World Cup is: now or never.

... Elias Kolega : Since Ivica Kostelic's departure, no Croatian has made the final breakthrough in the World Cup. Then dived Istok Rodes a few weeks ago and now Kolega (not to be confused with the German rap musician Kollegah) seems to be on the verge of following his trainer and former role model: The 22-year-old from Zagreb, who was born in Munich, ended up at the Chuenisbärgli Sixth place in the top 10 for the first time. Of course, there is still a long way to go before he can follow in Kostelic's great footsteps. By the way: His younger brother Samuel (he turns 20 on Tuesday) has also been competing in the Ski World Cup since 2016 - but still without achieving a second run. Was happy in Adelboden with his family: Thomas Fanara.

... Thomas Fanara : The 37-year-old Frenchman improved his own record in Wengen. He is the oldest rider to ever stand on the winner's podium in the World Cup - Chapeau, Monsieur Fanara!

... Marcel Hirscher : The Salzburger is a phenomenon. Even when he threatens to stumble, as in Adelboden, Hirscher cannot be beaten. His second run in the giant slalom on the Chuenisbärgli was top class – or to put it another way: typical Hirscher. And even though long-time competitor Henrik Kristoffersen's blood pressure is increasing, Hirscher continues to go one better week after week. The Norwegian must hope that Hirscher ends his career soon. You have to go on the practice lift… ... Manuel Feller : With weekends like the one in Adelboden, the North Tyrolean cannot shake off his reputation as a “kamikaze pilot”. The 26-year-old lay down in the snow both in the giant slalom on Saturday and in the slalom a day later - both times with inside ski errors. Above all, his giant slalom record is catastrophic: five races, three failures.

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The ski cannon: About kamikaze insoles and high blood pressure

While there is no South Tyrolean slalom rider in sight among the women, there is hope among the men. Otherwise, everything in the Ski World Cup circus remains the same after the races in Adelboden...

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