First women's Matterhorn downhill race canceled
The first women's downhill on the Matterhorn cannot take place due to strong winds. The Fis World Ski Federation canceled the race this morning due to the unfavorable forecast.
The start had previously been postponed by 45 minutes to 12.30 pm. Training was also only partially able to take place beforehand. A second attempt is planned for Sunday.
‼️ Due to the strong wind and the unfavourable forecast for the day today women’s downhill in Zermatt-Cervinia has been cancelled. 💨 #fisalpine pic.twitter.com/8AUeFXYR0l
— FIS Alpine (@fisalpine) November 18, 2023
Last weekend, a lot of fresh snow and strong gusts of wind had already led to the cancellation of the two planned men's downhill races in Zermatt-Cervinia. The course on the world-famous Matterhorn starts at an altitude of more than 3000 meters on the Swiss side, with the finish in Italy. The planned premiere in the previous season was canceled due to a lack of snow.
Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the women's World Cup alpine skiing race in Zermatt-Cervinia due to strong winds, athletes are hoping for better conditions during the rescheduled event on Sunday. Many skiers, including those participating in the World Cup, often choose Zermatt and Cervinia for their renowned alpine skiing slopes during the Winter sports season. The departure for this anticipated race from Zermatt was initially planned for the World Cup circuit, offering a thrilling challenge for the world's best alpine skiers.
Source: www.dpa.com
