Brilliant since the start of the season, the Olympic champion will be one of the attractions of the Critérium de la Première Neige in Val d'Isère.
Winner of the first two slaloms of the season, in Levi, Finland (November 17), his first World Cup success since January 2023, and in Gurgl, Austria (a week later), his 12e success in the World Cup, Clément Noël hit hard. Ricochet successes forgotten since consecutive victories in January 2019 in Wengen and Kitzbühel. With, this year, an identical scenario, a flying first round which leaves him in last position with the weight of expectation on his shoulders. And the delicate balance to find between control and commitment. Let the automatisms slip away, evolve relaxed, eagle gaze overlooking a high bust propelled by fiery legs. With a unique style, less marked turns, a way of moving flexibly onto the next door, covering less ground. Risk. Paid.
With 200 points, the Frenchman ranks 2e place in the general classification of the World Cup behind…
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