Ski World Cup: More explosive than ever before

The signs are more exciting than they have been for years: This is mainly due to the comebacks of Marcel Hirscher and Lucas Braathen Hirscher's return after five years of absence from the Ski World Cup has surprised many. Anyone who knows the eight-time overall World Cup winner knows that he doesn't do things by halves. Hirscher is not only interested in promoting his ski brand Van Deer, the 35-year-old also wants to win races again at some point. On October 27 in Sölden, all eyes will be on him.

Just like Hirscher, who will represent the Netherlands, Braathen will also compete for his mother's home country. In Braathen's case, this is Brazil. Unlike Hirscher, the 24-year-old has only been away for a year. Braathen can be trusted to upset the competition in the technical disciplines right from the start. The fact is: Braathen and Hirscher are not only returning gifted skiers to the circus, but also dazzling figures who polarize. And as we know, this is good for any sport.

Not only Braathen and Hirscher can himself Marco Odermatt So should we prepare ourselves for new competition? That is to be expected. The Swiss has dominated the last few years at will and is once again the big favorite for the big crystal globe this year. What will become of Henrik kristoffersen ? The Norwegian had to deal with various problems last year. The question now is: How will Kristoffersen deal with the return of his former competitor and current brand boss Hirscher?

To do this should Marco Black from his cruciate ligament injury, even though his preparation was not without complications. In the speed disciplines, it will be interesting to see whether the Frenchman Cyprien Sarrazin can repeat his dream year. From South Tyrol’s point of view, it is to be hoped that dominik paris will also leave his mark on the coming season. Last year, the Ultner showed off his long-awaited victory in Val Gardena. Alex Vinatzer is the local hope in the technical disciplines, although the Val Gardena native definitely wants to improve again in the slalom.

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Ski World Cup: More explosive than ever before

In just over a month, the 2024/25 ski season will kick off in Sölden. Fans can look forward to the coming winter, especially for the men.

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