Clément Noël Leads Levi Slalom After First Round
In the men's slalom at the Ski World Cup in Levi, Finland, French Olympic champion Clément Noël set a remarkable pace in the first round, clocking in at 59.67 seconds. This performance places him just two hundredths of a second ahead of Swiss skier Loïc Meillard, with fellow French competitor Steven Amiez trailing by 21 hundredths in third place. Noël's strong start comes after a mixed 2023-24 season, where he secured four podium finishes but did not clinch a victory.
Amiez, at 26 years old, has shown significant improvement, confirming his rise in the sport after a consistent performance last season. Meanwhile, the return of skiing legend Marcel Hirscher has drawn attention, but his comeback did not go as planned. Hirscher, now competing for the Netherlands, finished 45th, 2.59 seconds behind Noël, and will not advance to the second round.
Viewing Information for the Levi Slalom
The second round of the Levi slalom is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. local time and will be broadcast live on Eurosport 1. Viewers can also catch the event on public television and through streaming services like DAZN, which features Eurosport's programming. The excitement surrounding the Levi slalom is heightened as the Finnish resort celebrates its 20th anniversary of hosting World Cup races, making this event particularly special for fans and athletes alike.
Anticipation Builds for the Second Round
As the competition progresses, attention turns to other notable competitors, including Lucas Braathen, who qualified for the second round in 10th place. The stakes are high as athletes vie for top positions in this prestigious event, with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars ready to showcase their skills. The Levi slalom promises to deliver thrilling performances and fierce competition as the Alpine Ski World Cup season unfolds.
