After the Corona vortex: Innerhofer at the start in Kitzbühel

When the FISI announced the Azzurri's line-up for the XXL weekend in Kitzbühel (2 downhill runs and a Super-G) on Monday evening, The name of Christof Innerhofer was missing . The reason was not initially given, but the Italian news agency ANSA caused a stir with a report on Tuesday morning. “Christof Innerhofer has tested positive for the coronavirus, is in isolation and will miss the Hahnenkamm races this weekend,” it said on the ANSA website. The report was subsequently published by many renowned Italian newspapers - such as Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuttosport, La Stampa or the Corriere dello Sport - accepted. Corona confusion in the newspapers But this note turned out to be false. Like SportNews reported, had to Innerhofer will undergo a corona test on Tuesday with a negative result his start in Kitzbühel would have been secured. And that's how it ended up being: On Tuesday afternoon, the Italian winter sports association announced that the PCR test was negative and Innerhofer could attack on the Streif. “In these hours a decision will be made as to whether Innerhofer will travel to Kitzbühel one day late,” the association says. The Pusterer could skip the training run on Wednesday and only do the one on Thursday. This would mean that he would be eligible to start the descents on Friday and Saturday. There is also a Super-G on the program on Sunday. The fact is: Innerhofer has competed on the Streif every year since 2008. Despite the turbulent last hours and days, this series will not come to an end in 2021.

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After the Corona vortex: Innerhofer at the start in Kitzbühel

Ski star Christof Innerhofer has had turbulent hours behind him. Now it is clear: The Gaiser will take part in the Kitzbühel races.

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