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22.12.2024
Val Gardena/Gröden delivers an unforgettable World Cup week
Just before Christmas, the world's best ski racers were guests in Val Gardena/Gröden for the 57th time for the speed classic on the Saslong. As usual, two races were on the program: a super-G on Friday and the legendary downhill classic on Saturday.
21.12.2024
Triumph in downhill classic: Odermatt grabs first Val Gardena/Gröden victory
The big winner of the 2024 Val Gardena/Gröden downhill is Marco Odermatt. The exceptional Swiss skier secured his first victory at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel with a flawless run down the Saslong.
21.12.2024
"A perfect race from top to bottom”
With a daring ride from start to finish, Switzerland's Marco Odermatt won the downhill classic on the Saslong. We collected the voices of some of the protagonists after the race.
21.12.2024
Odermatt wins the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy
The Swiss Marco Odermatt has secured the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy for the first time as the most successful athlete of the 57th Saslong Classic.
21.12.2024
“It's great to be able to count on a team like this”
The 57th edition of the Saslong Classic leaves lasting impressions on fans, athletes and organizers. OC President Rainer Senoner takes stock in an interview.
21.12.2024
Rieser fan club triumphs at the fan parade
The fan parade ahead of Saturday's downhill classic has long been an integral part of the World Cup stage in Val Gardena/Gröden. This year, too, a large number of international ski enthusiasts transformed the fan event into a colorful event full of good cheer.
21.12.2024
Livio Hiltbrand wins the Gianni Marzola Award
For more than 20 years, the Gianni Marzola Prize has been an integral part of the World Cup week in Val Gardena/Gröden. The special prize is awarded to the youngest participant in the speed events on the Saslong.
21.12.2024
Great gala: looking back at the legendary 1975 World Cup final
On Friday evening, the lounge at the finish slope of the Saslong was transformed into an atmospheric stage of memories. At a festive gala, around 300 invited guests relived the legendary 1975 World Cup final in Ortisei/St. Ulrich – an event that made skiing history and evoked emotions that still resonate today.
20.12.2024
Many prominent guests at the races in Val Gardena/Gröden
The speed competitions on the Saslong attract numerous ski fans to Val Gardena/Gröden year after year. Among the guests, there are also many prominent guests from the world of sports and politics - and this year's Saslong Classic is no different.
20.12.2024
The downhill promises pure excitement
After the super-G, all eyes are on the downhill classic in Val Gardena/Gröden on Saturday. The list of favorites is longer than it has been in years, and excitement is guaranteed.
20.12.2024
First Super-G victory: Mattia Casse triumphs for the first time in the World Cup
34 Jahre alt musste Mattia Casse werden, ehe er über seinen ersten Weltcup-Sieg jubeln durfte. Beim heutigen Super-G in Gröden war es so weit: Der Italiener ließ im ersten der beiden Speed-Bewerbe auf der Saslong die gesamte Konkurrenz hinter sich und kletterte in seinem 201. Rennen zum ersten Mal auf das höchste Treppchen des Podests.
20.12.2024
“I had the decisive hundredths of a second on my side today”
After his triumph in the super-G, Mattia Casse beamed from ear to ear – just like Jared Goldberg, who was narrowly beaten. We have collected the comments of some of the athletes.
20.12.2024
“Everyone did a great job”
At the last team captains' meeting in Selva/Wolkenstein, the entire team led by FIS Race Director Markus Waldner, looked back with satisfaction on a “challenging” super-G. The condition of the Saslong should improve considerably by Saturday's downhill.
20.12.2024
Will the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy remain in Italy for the first time?
The athlete who scores the most World Cup points during the race week in Val Gardena/Gröden will be awarded the Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy again this year. At this stage ahead of Saturday's downhill classic, chances look good for an Italian to win this special trophy for the first time.
19.12.2024
It's getting serious: Cochran-Siegle opens the Super-G
The starting list for the super-G on Friday has been set: the starting numbers for the first of the two speed competitions at the 57th Saslong Classic were determined at the team captains' meeting on Thursday evening.
19.12.2024
“We will be able to prepare a fair course”
At the team captains' meeting on Thursday evening in Selva/Wolkenstein, the weather conditions were the main topic of conversation in view of the super-G on Friday.
19.12.2024
The Saslong Classic Club implements sustainable projects
Sustainability is a holistic concept that is fully embraced by the organizers of the Val Gardena/Gröden Race Week – not only ecologically, but also socially. The Saslong Classic Club focuses on innovative solutions that promote the responsible use of resources, raise awareness of alternative energies and strengthen social responsibility. These topics are becoming particularly important in view of the 2031 Alpine Ski World Championships.
19.12.2024
57th Saslong Classic: These channels will broadcast live
The two speed competitions on the venerable Saslong are about to begin. When Dominik Paris and Co. compete for World Cup points at the foot of the Sassolungo/Langkofel from Friday, numerous TV channels will report live from Val Gardena/Gröden.
19.12.2024
Marco Odermatt: “I focus on myself”
Whether it's downhill, super-G or giant slalom, Marco Odermatt is always one of the favorites when he competes in the World Cup. This is no different in Val Gardena/Gröden, although the Swiss is still waiting for his first victory on the Saslong.
19.12.2024
Many potential winners, but no clear favorite
Could we see a completely new face at the top of the podium at the 57th edition of the Saslong Classic? It is quite possible, as there are only three skiers in this year's field who have already medaled in Val Gardena/Gröden.
19.12.2024
50 years of service on the Saslong
He is a living legend in timekeeping circles and has so many anecdotes that a whole day would probably not be enough to fit them all in. We are talking about Mario Stegher, who has been at every Saslong Classic since the legendary World Cup final of the 1974/75 season.
19.12.2024
50 years of the legendary World Cup final in Ortisei/St.Ulrich
1975 is the year in which the Vietnam War comes to an end and Spain's dictator Francisco Franco dies. It is the year in which Muhamed Ali wins the "Thrilla in Manila" against Joe Frazier, in which Michael Walchhofer, Renate Götschl and Daniela Ceccarelli are born and in which the rock band Queen releases "Bohemian Rhapsody", their first number one hit. It is the International Year of Women - and the year of the legendary World Cup final on the Ronc slope in Ortisei.
18.12.2024
James Crawford wins the downhill training
The second and final downhill training session took place on the Saslong on Wednesday. James Crawford of Canada set the best time in the dress rehearsal for Saturday's downhill classic.
18.12.2024
“I still have room for improvement”
While James Crawford still sees room for improvement after his best time in training, the Saslong, which is a little slower than in previous years, is generally well received by the racers. We have collected the comments of some of the protagonists.
18.12.2024
Storie della Saslong di un tempo
Abbiamo scavato nei nostri archivi e riportato alla luce storie incredibili accadute 10, 20, 30 e 40 anni fa in Val Gardena. Dalle triple vittorie austriache alle discese cancellate, fino a carriere interrotte all‘improvviso.
18.12.2024
Val Gardena South Tyrol Ski Trophy: Will Bryce Bennett grab the triple?
Since 2016, the fastest racer at the Ski World Cup in Val Gardena/Gröden can look forward to a fantastic additional prize. The winner of the so-called Val Gardena Südtirol Ski Trophy can look forward to a 3D wooden bust that is true to the original, extra prize money of 5,000 euros, a short vacation in Val Gardena and a climb up the Sassolungo/Langkofel mountain accompanied by a local mountain guide. The latter prize can also be redeemed by the lucky winner after the end of his career.
18.12.2024
The Saslong dominator is out this year due to injury
No other speed racer has left his mark on the World Cup races on the Saslong in recent years like Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. The 32-year-old Norwegian will not be in the starting gate this year for the first time since his debut eleven years ago. Kilde has to miss the race due to injury.
17.12.2024
“You have to learn to deal with success and failure”
On the day of the first downhill training, Christof Innerhofer celebrated his 40th birthday. The fact that the South Tyrolean, who is one of the most successful athletes in local skiing history, was able to celebrate his milestone birthday on the course, made him extremely happy. In the interview, “Inner” talks about his development as a person and an athlete, as well as his motivation to continue competing in the World Cup at the age of 40.
17.12.2024
No downhill training on Thursday
While the second training run for the downhill classic is scheduled for Wednesday on the Saslong, there will be no training on Thursday. This was announced by the organizers of the Val Gardena/Gröden race week at the second team captains' meeting on Tuesday evening in Selva/Wolkenstein.
17.12.2024
Mattia Casse makes the first mark
The 57th Saslong Classic opened on Tuesday with the first downhill training session. In fantastic weather conditions, Italy's Mattia Casse set the fastest time.
17.12.2024
“The course will change”
During the first training session for the downhill classic on the Saslong, the speed aces concentrated on getting a feel for the course - even though it is clear that the conditions during the race will be different. We have collected the comments of some of the atheltes after the training session.