Kristoffersen wins a crazy Alta-Badia race

The Gran Risa just suits Henrik Kristoffersen! On Sunday, the 27-year-old celebrated his 24th World Cup victory on the challenging route in Val Badia, ending a long dry spell: he last triumphed in the giant slalom in December 2019, also in Alta Badia. In general, it was the first victory in almost a year for the Norwegian, who had lagged behind his expectations in recent months. The last time he was at the top was on January 31, 2021, at the slalom in Chamonix.

After the first round, Kristoffersen was not yet one of the big favorites, as he was “only” in 7th position. At the top, Marco Odermatt – who has won both giant slalom races of the season so far – and world champion Mathieu Faivre were neck and neck. Head duel. But while Odermatt fell back in the decision to second place behind the impressive Kristoffersen, nothing went right for the Frenchman who was leading at half time, which is why he was sent back to position 2 after an error in the second round. Third place went to the Austrian Manuel Feller, who was able to confirm his result from the first run. Gained 23 places But another Austrian, Patrick Feurstein, made the story of the day. The 25-year-old was still in 27th position after the first round, but then conjured up a real dream run in the snow, which the competition - including big names like Alexis Pinturault - gradually bit their teeth into. In the end, he gained an incredible 23 places and ended up in fourth place - by far his best result.

Patrick Feurstein caused a huge stir. © ANSA / ANDREA SOLERO

The Azzurri's hopes on Sunday lay with Luca De Aliprandini, who was close to the podium at half-time in fifth place. But in the second run, the man from Nonsberg was unable to make a decisive attack forward, which is why he finished the race in a strong fifth place overall. Nothing to gain for the South Tyroleans There was nothing to gain for the South Tyroleans on Sunday. Riccardo Tonetti was strong in the upper part of the first round, but then slipped unluckily and was eliminated. Simon Maurberger, Alex Hofer and Hannes Zingerle ranked outside the top 30 in the first run and clearly missed the decision. Experienced Manfred Mölgg was not at the start of the Gran Risa.

Another giant slalom is scheduled for Monday in Alta Badia. The first round begins at 10 a.m., the decision at 13.30:XNUMX p.m.

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Kristoffersen wins a crazy Alta-Badia race

It wasn't superstar Marco Odermatt or half-time leader Mathieu Faivre who left their mark on the giant slalom in Alta Badia, but rather an old acquaintance: Henrik Kristoffersen. The Norwegian triumphed in a crazy race on the Gran Risa.

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