Alpine Ski World Cup, the countdown begins!
by Michela Caré
VIDEO: Intervista FISI a Christof InnerhoferOnly two weeks and starts with the World Cup alpine skiing. Leading the dance as every year will be the usual giant, male and female, to be held on 22:23 on October Soedeln Rettebach.
"We expect a significant snowfall and temperatures between 10 and 12 degrees below zero. I'm not worried, I see no problems and am very positive. About 40 will be at work in the last days before the race, "said Rainer Gstrein, head coach of the Austrian race.
Let's see what are the conditions of some of the National Team athletes.
Denise Karbon: The summer went very well, missing just the beginning of the season. Workouts in Argentina have made some small stop because of the knee, but my condition is good. Of course, there is still work to do, I will try to exploit this week on the glacier. The important thing is to keep the shape.
Federica Brignone: I can not wait to start the season, I like the races. In Argentina, the training went well, I'm glad the work we've done, I will start attacking, I will not of course to see what my competitors do.
Giuliano Razzoli: I feel good, I trained all summer long at most. I did some curve in giant and I had some good feedback. My goal is to fight for the cup slalom specialty, I try to always be front and at the same time fun.
Christof Innerhofer: I am very pleased with workout done in Argentina. ''It was a long trip, but we trained very well. Even the coaches and technicians are happy with the work done. From the technical point of view and physical have been constant throughout the period. I made nine days of giant, six super-G, three downhill, slalom and four days in the open field a few days, when bad weather prevented the technical track. Soelden will deal with the intention to qualify, although during the'anno'obiettivo giant are the top fifteen.
Elena Curtoni: The'obiettivo is to do all disciplines. Of course, super speed and in particular, then the techniques. In Argentina, I have done so much work and giant slalom, I feel good, the reasons are not lacking. Then prepare to ski long, not excellent condition, but a good job was done anyway.
Stephen Gross: In Argentina, I've been training well. All''inizio conditions of the transfer were not the greatest, but I'm happy also because I have to be able to go fast with the track marked with holes, with the snow is not particularly hard. I need so much training, so the slalom, and above all I have to be more constant, regular. The timer I have seen in several days with the best or even faster. I am confident for the coming winter. Now close to giving birth early thirties, that dream would end the season in the first merit group.
Blue positive, convinced and confident of his ability. There remains to start the countdown, the Ski World Cup is upon us. Come on guys!
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