Tobias Kastlunger can be satisfied with his performance in Levi. © ANSA / KIMMO BRANDT

This is how Kastlunger & Co. rate their Levi appearances

While Lucas Braathen celebrated his first World Cup victory for Brazil, there was less cause for celebration in the Azzurri camp. Only Tobias Kastlunger managed to score some points in Levi.

16 November 2025

From: cst

With a 12th place finish, the South Tyrolean slalom specialist made a solid start to the new season. Kastlunger was in 23rd place after the first run and then managed to improve his position. by a significant eleven places improve.

"I had a good second run. I got off to a good start, but I could have done better on the steep section," he analyzed. Tobias Kastlunger his run. “Those hundredths of a second I lost there hurt.” In the end, however, the South Tyrolean was satisfied with his performance in Levi: “Now it’s time to work hard, because this race was just the beginning.”

was less fortunate Alex Vinatzer, who was the only top-30 skier to crash out in the first run. “I released the ski too early, then my skis crossed over. The crash is very disappointing because the run was good,” said Vinatzer.

Alex Vinatzer didn't see the finish line. © ANSA / KIMMO BRANDT

Comebacker Tommaso Sala (He competed in his first World Cup race after a long break following a cruciate ligament tear a year ago) although he didn't qualify for the final, he still took positives home: "I'm glad that the ice is now broken and I'm back in race mode. I'm happy that I'm doing well and have a long season ahead of me."