Two longed-for comebacks, but one big unknown

A long period of suffering will come to an end this week for Dominik Paris and Christof Innerhofer. As is well known, Innerhofer tore his cruciate ligament at the end of March 2019, but after a break of several months he was not at 100 percent and only drove two races last winter so that he would not lose his injured status. He is now eager for a comeback ( SportNews berichtete ) – just like Dominik Paris. >>> Christof Innerhofer: Trembling moment before the start of the season South Tyrol's ski superstar also suffered a cruciate ligament injury in mid-January this year. The 18-time World Cup winner has now recovered well from the injury and will attack again in Val d'Isere. “If I were to finish in the top 10 straight away, I would be happy. The important thing is that I’m not 3 seconds behind,” said the Ultner powerhouse in a podcast Journal of Sport with a smile. “I will use these races to see where I stand effectively. This is important in view of the coming weeks.” Weather is a headache 323 days have passed since his fatal training crash immediately before the Kitzbühel races. After the operation and numerous hours in the weight room, Paris got back on skis at the beginning of September. Now comes the next step, the step back up onto the big ski stage. While the affected knee is fine so far, the weather in Val d'Isére is giving Paris and colleagues a headache. It is supposed to start snowing in the French Alps from Wednesday. Snowfall is also forecast for the race days - it remains to be seen whether and how the organizers can manage this. Ski World Cup, the races this weekend Saturday, 12. December 9.30 a.m.: Women's giant slalom in Courchevel, 1st round 10.30 a.m.: Men's departure from Val d'Isére 12.30 a.m.: Women's giant slalom in Courchevel, 2st round Sunday, 13. December 9.30 a.m.: Women's giant slalom in Courchevel, 1st round 10.30 a.m.: Men's Super-G in Val d'Isére 12.30 a.m.: Women's giant slalom in Courchevel, 2st round

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Two longed-for comebacks, but one big unknown

Now things are happening in quick succession in the World Cup winter: After the giant slalomists are already in full racing mode, the speed athletes are scratching with their hooves - especially two South Tyroleans.

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