Clément Noël delivered a stunning second run to claim his fourth slalom victory of the season on Kitzbühel’s legendary Ganslernhang slope. Italy’s Alex Vinatzer earned a career-best second-place finish, while Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history with another podium. The challenging course tested the world’s best, creating the thrilling drama Kitzbühel is known for.
Different equipment shifts were analyzed at the World Cup opener in Sölden. Also, Atomic introduced a cutting-edge prototype boot in Sölden. Alex Vinatzer, who finished fifth-place, raced in a prototype boot.
In the 36th and bonus episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the privilege to welcome one of Italy's best current racers, Alex Vinatzer, who successfully qualified for both the slalom and giant slalom of the FIS World Cup Finals last season.
World Cup Racers Heap Praise on the First of its Kind Freestyle Slalom, Hosted by Clément Noël at the French Alps Resort.
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