Alpine Skiing FIS World Cup 2024 - 2025

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 Zizi  That was as perfect as it could be!

[copravolley 643]

Italy doesn't exist in women's technical competitions without from Brignone and Goggia - both over 30 age. Unfortunately Bassino has been out of good shipe since from last season in the giant slalom and she is unrecognizable in some competitions. In the case of Goggia I also don't really believe in regular podiums in the giant slalom - she can't have falls and win in the downhill and super-G. The giant slalom is just a bonus.

 

The Italian women's slalom has basically been non-existent for many years. One Peterlini qualifies for the 30 and doesn't finish half of the competitions. I can't understand how it was possible to lose Colturi in a situation where other Italians have fallen so badly. Unfortunately it's not the Italian federation that should be setting the conditions here but it's Colturi and her mother - a talent on par with Shiffrin at her age. 

Edited January 5, 2025 by copravolley

[NearPup 4,184]

On 1/2/2025 at 9:13 AM, Grassmarket said:

Some good news - Sarrazin is out of intensive care - no talk of a return though.

 

Cyprien Sarrazin: Skier leaves intensive care after horror crash - BBC Sport

A further update: https://skiracing.com/cyprien-sarrazin-recovery-bormio-crash/

 

There is optimism about his recovery in general, which is great news, but it’s far from certain that he’ll ever ski again.

[copravolley 643]

The Colturi case affair is becoming increasingly loud in the Italian media. Yesterday commentators on the Italian public channel Rai began to openly say that they hope Lara will return to Italy and also criticize the terrible form of the Italian team in the women's slalom. I`m very happy about this, because the louder this affair is, the greater the pressure will be on the Italian federation to come to an agreement with the Colturi team (pressure from CONI, the ministry and maybe even higher).

[Monzanator 5,126]

58 minutes ago, copravolley said:

The Colturi case affair is becoming increasingly loud in the Italian media. Yesterday commentators on the Italian public channel Rai began to openly say that they hope Lara will return to Italy and also criticize the terrible form of the Italian team in the women's slalom. I`m very happy about this, because the louder this affair is, the greater the pressure will be on the Italian federation to come to an agreement with the Colturi team (pressure from CONI, the ministry and maybe even higher).

 

I'm not surprised. Colturi seems to be trending in the right direction (duh) and the rest of the Italian women's team is nowhere except veterans Brignone and Goggia. The Delagos have regressed badly for whatever reason and even Bassino has kinda stalled despite still being in her prime. The shit will soon hit the fan but it's probably to late before the next OG. It would be ridiculous if Albania wins more medals in alpine skiing than Italy

[Federer91 3,386]

Х А Й Д Е    

 

Finally all the hard work for Albert pays off and he has his first WC victory at age 27  

 

And he won in one of the most legendary slaloms in Madonna. 

 

Also maybe a symbolic moment, because until now, the only WC victory for Bulgaria was Petar Popangelov's 1980 slalom win on .... January 8th.

 

And we are January 8th , 45 years later.

[hckošice 16,630]

Stage 14 in Madonna di Campiglio (ITA)

 

Men´s Slalom:

 

1. Albert Popov    1:45.22

2. Loic Meillard    1:45.66

3. Samuel Kolega    1:45.68

 

Full Final Results HERE

[Grassmarket 4,305]

49 minutes ago, Federer91 said:

Х А Й Д Е    

 

Finally all the hard work for Albert pays off and he has his first WC victory at age 27  

 

And he won in one of the most legendary slaloms in Madonna. 

 

Also maybe a symbolic moment, because until now, the only WC victory for Bulgaria was Petar Popangelov's 1980 slalom win on .... January 8th.

 

And we are January 8th , 45 years later.

Great sporting moment! 

[copravolley 643]

2 hours ago, Federer91 said:

Х А Й Д Е    

 

Finally all the hard work for Albert pays off and he has his first WC victory at age 27  

 

And he won in one of the most legendary slaloms in Madonna. 

 

Also maybe a symbolic moment, because until now, the only WC victory for Bulgaria was Petar Popangelov's 1980 slalom win on .... January 8th.

 

And we are January 8th , 45 years later.

Give us a link to the video with Bulgarian commentary of this competition.

[Federer91 3,386]

20 hours ago, copravolley said:

Give us a link to the video with Bulgarian commentary of this competition.

I would love to, but i don't have the sports tier on Max  Plus i'm not even sure it has the Bulgarian commentary. It was emotional, but not anything spectacular, i've heard much better. 

Edited January 9, 2025 by Federer91