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Ski Switzerland is on the eve of a historic triumph. Big crystal ball for men, big crystal ball for women – that last happened in 1988 with Pirmin Zurbriggen (61) and Michela Figini (57). While Marco Odermatt (26) has long since achieved overall victory in the World Cup, Lara Gut-Behrami (32) only needs to score 19 points in three races – a formality given her class and form.
This means: The photographers in Saalbach-Hinterglemm (Austria) can now prepare to photograph the two Swiss ski high-flyers together with their coveted trophies the following Sunday. This photo of the two best of the season has a tradition and will particularly please Swiss-Ski in 2024. Only: will it really happen?
“We hope she stays”
Unlike previous years, it is not only the World Cup finals that end with the speed competitions. No, men and women no longer drive on the same day. The women’s descent takes place on Saturday and the men’s descent on Sunday. That means: Gut-Behrami would have to stay another night in Austria to pose with Odermatt. However, according to insiders, she plans to leave immediately after her race. “We of course hope that she stays,” says Bartl Gensbichler of the OR team. However, the Ticino native cannot be forced.
Would it be an option for Odermatt to stop by the finish on Saturday after the women’s descent to take a picture with Gut-Behrami? No. The FIS does not provide for this – the ball (regardless of which) is given only after the last race. In addition to the fact that Odermatt still has to compete for the downhill ball on Sunday, Frenchman Cyprien Sarrazin (29) must participate after his injury – he is 42 points behind. With his mind, Odermatt wouldn’t be in a party mood (yet).
A photo for eternity of Swiss skiing
Now you might object, “It doesn’t matter that Odermatt and Gut-Behrami aren’t photographed together.” Or: “There’s Photoshop.” It’s not that easy. Because: The image is not only important for the FIS. No, many Swiss ski fans, Swiss-Ski and sponsors would also like to see the photo this year because it has a historical character.
Will Gut-Behrami stay another night in Saalbach-Hinterglemm? Follow-up to follow.
Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
