Published on October 27, 2024 at 3:05 p.m. – updated on October 27, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.
Alexander Steen Olsen ideally launched this Alpine Ski World Cup by winning this Sunday in Sölden, Austria. Behind him, we find two other Norwegians, Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath while Marcel Hirscher took 23rd place for his return to competition.
At 23, Alexander Steen Olsen won his second World Cup victory this Sunday during this inaugural stage in Sölden, Austria. After Palisades Tahoe (United States), this second success should make the first leader of the general classification smile. Especially since the Norwegian was accompanied by two compatriots on the podium, Henrik Kristoffersen (+0”65) and Atle Lie McGrath (+0”66). To win in Austria, Alexander Steen Olsen was able to count on a crazy first round, which allowed him to secure the victory in the following round, a bit like his friends on the podium.
The one who made a strong impression during the second visit was of course Lucas Braathen. The most Norwegian of the Brazilians, after a failed first pass (19th, +1”68), made a splendid descent and moved up fifteen places in the ranking. On arrival, happy with his performance, the skier indulged in a few samba steps to harangue the crowd and undoubtedly celebrate his reunion with the discipline after a season without racing due to a conflict with the Federation.
Hirscher, a happy man
Narrowly qualified for the second round with the 28th time, Marcel Hirscher did not find the podium but grabbed a few places (23rd, +2”16). For his return to competition after five years without racing, the Australian-Dutch had fun during his second stint and was able to relish the exhilaration of these great moments. With eight large crystal globes but a huge break afterwards, Marcel Hirscher will be fully satisfied with this first day where he was also able to observe the competition. As a reminder, Marco Odermatt did not make it through the first round due to an inside foul at the bottom of the wall.
