Manuel Feller dominates the debates in the first round, the Swiss dropped – rts.ch

Saturday 11th January 2025 05:36 AM

Grimace soup for Swiss slalom racers in Adelboden. Loïc Meilard got on, while only Daniel Yule, 10th at 1″38 from the Austrian Manuel Feller, who dominated the debates, limited the damage.

The red bib as leader of the discipline did not bring luck to Loïc Meillard. The Valaisan mounted at the entrance to the final wall while he was fighting with the best.

Adelboden (SUI), men’s slalom 1st run: Loïc Meillard (SUI) eliminated with the leader’s red jersey / Alpine skiing / 1 min. / today at 10:15

“Riding is part of the slalom, it hurts a little more in Adelbodenrecognized the Hérémence skier on the RTS microphone. It takes an hour or two to spend on that and refocus for tomorrow. It’s snowing and it’s wet and we hope it will be a little harder tomorrow for the giant“.

Adelboden (SUI), men’s slalom 1st round: the interview with Loïc Meillard (SUI) who talks about his mistake / Alpine skiing / 1 min. / today at 10:15

With a leader eliminated, the Swiss missed their point. Their best representative is called Daniel Yule (10th) and is 1”38 behind the lead.

Adelboden (SUI), men’s slalom 1st round: Daniel Yule (SUI) qualified for the 2nd round / Alpine skiing / 1 min. / today at 10:15

For Tanguy Nef, 20th at 2”28, Luca Aerni, 22nd at 2”39 and Marc Rochat, 23rd at 2”44, qualification for the second round (live from 1:30 p.m. on RTS 2) should nevertheless pass despite their mixed performances. Finally, Ramon Zenhäusern continues his dark season. Haut-Valaisan was eliminated on the first route.

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