No chance of World Cup appearances: Christopher Neumayer from SC Radstadt flew home from overseas training in the USA and will start in the European Cup on Monday. The 29-year-old has a clear goal there.
Sad but true: The Alpine Speed World Cup kick-off this weekend in Lake Louise will take place without Salzburg’s participation. After Hannes Reichelt’s career ended, only his Radstadt ski club colleague Christopher Neumayer would have had a chance. The 29-year-old had lost his ÖSV squad status after a messed up comeback season, which he had to end early. From there, he didn’t go on to Canada, but back to Austria. Where Neumayer is now preparing for the European Cup opener on Monday and Tuesday in Zinal (Sz) in Hippach (Tyrol) – there are two Super Gs waiting there. “It was tough for me that there was no qualification for the World Cup in Copper. But I accepted it. Who knows what it’s good for, ”said Neumayer. Who was able to complete a good training block on US snow after all. “Above all, such downhill training would not have been possible with us.” A step back can also be an opportunity A step back can also be an opportunity. “In the European Cup you can impose yourself on good performances for the World Cup,” says “Neumi” pragmatically. His goal: Top 3 final places in the discipline rankings in Downhill and Super G. That would mean fixed World Cup tickets for the coming season. Then any discussion would be superfluous.
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