Almost four years later: Elisa Platino's World Cup return

Persistence pays off. This is clearly evident in the example of Elisa Platino. The Merano native completed her first and so far only World Cup race a little less than four years ago, in January 2019. At that time she missed qualifying for the second round of the giant slalom at Kronplatz. Now the 23-year-old can take part in the concert of the big boys again: she is in the squad for Sölden.

Last year Platino alternated between FIS and European Cup races. However, she only landed her biggest coup when the international racing series had already ended. At the end of March, the woman from Passerstadt sensationally won the Italian championship title in giant slalom. She left industry giants like Marta Bassino and Federica Brignone behind. A strong exclamation mark. Now Platino, who is part of the national team's European Cup squad, has a chance to prove herself in the premier class. Karoline Pichler is also there However, the Merano native is not the only South Tyrolean at the start. Karoline Pichler was also called up for the start of the season. The woman from Petersberg can look back on the experience of 48 World Cup races. However, in Sölden, the 27-year-old was never able to qualify for the second run in five races. Maybe next Saturday the knot will burst.

Karoline Pichler is there. © Pentaphoto / Giovanni Maria Pizzato

The focus in Sölden will be primarily on the two Azzurre Bassino and Brignone, who will arrive with a chance of winning. Also taking part are Roberta Melesi, Ilaria Ghisalberti and Asja Zenere. Sofia Goggia, who has competed in Sölden several times in the past, decided to train in order to be in the best shape possible for the descent in Zermatt. The Italian Ski Association plans to announce the men's squad in the coming days. The program in Sölden Saturday, October 22nd Women's giant slalom (10 a.m. / 13.05:XNUMX p.m.)

Sunday October 23th Men's giant slalom (10 a.m. / 13:XNUMX p.m.)

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Almost four years later: Elisa Platino's World Cup return

The time has come next weekend: Then the Ski World Cup begins with the traditional races in Sölden. For a South Tyrolean, a long dry spell is coming to an end.

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