Before the speed start: Paris speaks of a big dream

The new downhill season begins in Lake Louise on Friday evening. Then Paris starts a new attempt. “I haven’t given up the dream of the Downhill World Cup. I believe. However, to win the small crystal ball you have to achieve consistent results throughout the season and that is not easy given the ever-increasing competition,” explained Paris after the first downhill training to the Italian Winter Sports Association. For almost 10 years, the Ultner has been among the absolute crème de la crème in the fastest discipline in the world. Paris finished third in the discipline World Cup five times. The closest thing the now 3-year-old came to winning the downhill ball was in the 33/2018 season, when he came in second and was beaten by his Swiss friend Beat Feuz by just 19 points. In the same winter, Paris at least got Super-G crystal. With a total of 20 downhill victories in the World Cup, Paris is in fourth place in the all-time rankings. Only Franz Bracket (17), Peter Müller (4), and Stephan Eberharter (25) have won more times. “I haven’t given up the dream of the Downhill World Cup.” dominik paris Now the Ultner powerhouse wants to start the season optimally in Lake Louise. “I think it's good to start with Lake Louise because you're racing on winter snow straight away and that's the best way to prepare for the more technical races that come later. This is a route that we all know very well and where the time gaps are always very small.” It starts on friday Incidentally, the second downhill training on Wednesday was canceled to give the athletes a break. The dress rehearsal for the departure on Friday (20.30 p.m.) will therefore take place on Thursday. Paris already won this in 2013. There will be a Super-G on Saturday and Sunday (20.30:XNUMX p.m.).

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Before the speed start: Paris speaks of a big dream

The first training run for the new downhill season took place in Lake Louise, Canada, on Tuesday evening (CET). After the first rehearsal, Italy's speed star Dominik Paris answered questions and talked about a big goal.

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