Alexis Pinturault, the French skier, made a strong statement in the opening run of the Alpine Skiing World Cup giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia. He clocked the fastest time,setting the stage for an exciting second run scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
While Pinturault dominated the first run, the competition remains tight. Norwegian skier Lucas Braathen trails closely behind in second place, just one-hundredth of a second off the pace. Slovenian Zan Kranjec, the Olympic vice-champion in the discipline, sits in third, 19/100 behind pinturault.
Marco Odermatt, the reigning Olympic champion and current leader in the overall world Cup standings, finds himself in seventh position after the first run. despite being 42/100 behind Pinturault, Odermatt remains within striking distance of the podium, showcasing his ability to make up ground in the second run. This season has seen Odermatt consistently perform at a high level, making him a formidable contender for the top spot.
