An old war horse strikes on the 2Horn descent

Because of the moody April weather, the organizers from the Auer Ski Club decided to postpone the start by 90 minutes to 10.30:XNUMX a.m. A perfectly right decision because the fog cleared and the race could start in safe and fair conditions.

The “2horn specialist” Norbert Holzknecht secured the day’s victory. The 45-year-old former World Cup downhill skier from Grinzens (Austria) celebrated his sixth success in the 42,83Horn downhill in 2 seconds. The veteran relegated the South Tyrolean ski legend Werner Heel (43,32) to second place, ski crosser and defending champion 2019, Dominik Zuech from Lana, came third in 43,81 seconds. “Learned is learned. Long curves and sliding sections just suit me,” said Holzknecht at the finish. Talent sets South Tyroleans apart In the women's race, 20-year-old Amelia Rigatti di Grazia from Cavalese celebrated her debut victory on the Jochgrimm in 44,32 seconds. World Cup runners Verena Gasslitter (33) and Karoline Pichler (44,41) had no chance against the 44,90rd of this year's Italian Downhill Championships. In the duel between the former World Cup aces, Neo-Mammi Hanna Schnarf beat Verena Stuffer (45,29) in 46,11 seconds.

“When I saw the start list, I never thought I would win here. I’m really surprised,” said Rigatti di Grazia after the race. The young athlete was a member of the army sports group and has now applied to join the police sports group. Rigatti di Grazia (115,010 km/h) and Christoph Kompatscher (118,030 km/h) secured a weekend in the Porsche for the top speed. Heidi's Kessel team won the team ranking (3.41,55:3.45,99 minutes) ahead of the Uvex Salomon team (3.51,06:XNUMX minutes) and the Karoline Pichler fan club (XNUMX:XNUMX minutes). Good record “We were lucky with the weather in the end. The wind blew away the fog, but there was gusty wind in places. It was important for us as a ski club that we returned with the 2Horn Downhill South Tyrol Cup after this long break,” says OC boss and President of the Auer Ski Club, Christian Haas, summing up the mood after the race. “My thanks go to the sponsors who have been loyal to us for years. Now the preparation for the 15th edition begins in 2023, we are coming up with something special for the anniversary edition.”

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An old war horse strikes on the 2Horn descent

After a two-year break due to corona, the traditional 2Horn Downhill South Tyrol Cup returned to the sporting stage on Saturday. Almost 150 ski professionals and amateur skiers met on the Schwarzhorn slope in the Jochgrimm ski area for the 14th edition of the downhill classic for everyone.

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