“If you see the Domme smile, everything is fine”

What kind of Dominik Paris will we see this year? The South Tyrolean ski star was confronted with this sentence by a journalist in the Milan fashion temple Armani Silos. A question that amused the 33-year-old. Because Paris put on his mischievous Domme smile and gave a typically crisp answer: “If you see the Domme smiling at the finish, then everything is okay.”

In general, Paris presented itself in the metropolis with a really good mood, appeared relaxed and exuded anticipation for the new season. He took plenty of time for the journalists, went into great detail with the analyzes and also looked ahead to the upcoming World Cup. Among other things, the new departure in Zermatt. “First and foremost, I hope that there is enough snow,” says Paris. The cross-country races As is well known, the events scheduled to take place on the last weekend in October are still in limbo . Crystal ball is the goal Zermatt or not – what are Dominik Paris’ goals for this season? “The little crystal ball on the descent is always a goal. To achieve this you have to look from race to race. The World Championships are also very important, especially this time because they are taking place close to home,” says the downhill ace, looking ahead to the title fights in Courchevel/Meribel – a town that is seven hours’ drive from Bolzano. “That really motivated me again.” dominik paris Paris has given new impetus this summer. He appears to be the only athlete on the “World Cup Elite” team. The Ultner de facto has a private team in which he is looked after by trainers Alberto Ghidoni, Michael Gufler, his trusted physiotherapist Luis Kuppelwieser and long-time serviceman Sepp Zanon. “I am grateful to the association for this opportunity. That fully motivated me again. It’s important that the athlete and the coach are on the same wavelength,” says Paris. Right in the middle of the concert of the greats The powerhouse, which weighs around 100 kilograms, once again demonstrated winning qualities last season. Paris won two runs, namely those in Bormio and Kvitfjell, two of his absolute favorite slopes. He now has 21 World Cup victories to his name and is therefore only three successes away from the legendary Gustav Thöni (24 triumphs). And “Domme” can also climb up the all-time downhill best list: With his 17 successes, he is currently in fourth place. Placed ahead of him are the Austrian Stephan Eberharter (18 wins), the Swiss Peter Müller (19) and the Austrian Franz Klemm (25).

One thing is clear: Dominik Paris is attacking again. He recharged his batteries over the summer not only with his family, but also with his second great passion besides skiing: as the singer in his metal band Rise OF Voltage. “In the summer we played at a concert in Lienz and at the beginning of October we were in Norway. It was a small but nice festival and it was really interesting to see the other groups. I really enjoyed playing there.” Bet that the Domme left the stage with a smile despite his somewhat rougher music?

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“If you see the Domme smile, everything is fine”

Without a doubt: Dominik Paris is the hottest prospect the Azzurri have in the men's skiing division. The Ultner presented himself relaxed, relaxed, but also excited about the new season at the FISI media day last Monday.

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