A look back at the 67th Critérium de la Première Neige
The 67th Critérium de la Première Neige in Val d’Isère offered two spectacular days of downhill skiing.
In brilliant sunshine and on the famous Face de Bellevarde, the world’s best skiers battled it out in the giant and slalom events.
Marco Odermatt triumphs in the Giant
Second victory on the Face de Bellevarde
On Saturday, Marco Odermatt confirmed his favourite status by winning the giant slalom race.
This was the Swiss skier’s second win on the technically demanding Face de Bellevarde.
Giant podium
- 1st place: Marco Odermatt (Switzerland)
- 2nd place: Manuel Feller (Austria)
- 3rd place: Zan Kranjec (Slovenia)
Odermatt beat Austria’s Manuel Feller, who put in a solid performance, and Slovenia’s Zan Kranjec, always a regular on this type of track.
Lucas Braathen shines in the Slalom
Succeeding Clément Noël
On Sunday, young Norwegian Lucas Braathen caused a sensation by winning the slalom, succeeding Clément Noël, winner of the previous edition.
Braathen dominated the race against formidable opponents, displaying fluid technique and great daring.
Slalom podium
- 1st place: Lucas Braathen (Norway)
- 2nd place: Manuel Feller (Austria)
- 3rd place: Loïc Meillard (Switzerland)
Manuel Feller, in fine form throughout the weekend, took a well-deserved second place, while Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard took third place.
A spectacular weekend of sunshine
This 67th edition of the Critérium de la Première Neige was marked by ideal weather conditions and top-level performances.
The skiers put on an incredible show on the Face de Bellevarde, once again consolidating this event as one of the must-see events in world alpine skiing.
