World Cup Finals in Sauris (9/9 – 11/9)
The World Cup recently came to a thrilling conclusion in Sauris, Italy. With 51 competitors attending the event, it was an exciting finale that kept fans on their toes.
The World Cup recently came to a thrilling conclusion in Sauris, Italy. With 51 competitors attending the event, it was an exciting finale that kept fans on their toes.
On the first race day, the giant slalom took center stage, with Czech coach Daniel Mačát designing a track that catered to Martin Barták and Aneta Koryntová. Despite continuous rain during the second round, both leaders held onto their positions, taking home top honors in this discipline. Austria's Lara Teynor and the Czech Republic's Eliška Rejchrtová also delivered impressive performances as runners-up.
Saturday featured exhilarating slalom racing courtesy of the Italian coach's course design. Aneta Koryntová managed to overcome tricky conditions for a come-from-behind victory and secured an overall win in this discipline. Emma Eberhardt from Austria finished second, followed by her compatriot Tina Hetfleisch.
The men's slalom saw Jan Borák clinch his first-ever World Cup victory thanks to flawless driving in poor weather conditions. Local racers Lorenzo Gritti and Filippo Zamboni showcased their skills, landing in second and third place respectively.
In the season's final event, Eliška Rejchrtová dominated the Super-G race, guaranteeing her a triumphant finish in the overall ranking for 2022. Aneta Koryntová secured second place while Tina Hetfleisch ended up third.
I hope you enjoyed this recap of the riveting World Cup final races! If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to reach out.
Women's World Cup Overall Ranking::
- Eliška Rejchrtová (CZE)
- Aneta Koryntová (CZE)
- Margherita Mazzoncini (ITA)
Men's World Cup Overall Ranking:
- Martin Barták (CZE)
- Lorenzo Gritti (ITA)
- Filippo Zamboni (ITA)
Overall ranking of nations::
- Czech Republic
- Italy
- Austria
All results from the final race can be found here: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=GS&eventid=51214&seasoncode=2023