Release from 24.03.2026

FIS Alpine European Cup Speed Final at Zwölferkogel

From March 20 to 22, the final speed races of the season took place in Saalbach Hinterglemm.

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Last weekend, the last European Cup points of the season were contested at Zwölferkogel in Hinterglemm. Both in the men’s and women’s events, the Swiss team dominated, but several Austrian athletes were also able to celebrate victories and thus secure participation in the World Cup for the upcoming season. For the Ski Club Saalbach Hinterglemm, the event held on the World Championship mountain Zwölferkogel was once again a great success.

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The event kicked off on Friday with the men’s downhill, where all three podium places were taken by Swiss racers: Sandro Manser in 1st place, Lenz Hächler in 2nd, and Philipp Kälin in 3rd. In the women’s race, Switzerland’s Stefanie Grob triumphed. Austria’s Lisa Grill was pleased with 2nd place ahead of American Haley Cutler.

2x times gold for Austria
On Saturday, Austrian Nadine Fest won the women’s Super-G, finishing 0.97 seconds ahead of Stefanie Grob and Germany’s Fabiana Dorigo. On Sunday, it was once again “Gold for Austria”: Styrian racer Manuel Traninger won the men’s Super-G ahead of Switzerland’s Lenz Hächler and France’s Adrien Fresquet.

On all three race days, a diverse supporting program was offered by free entry in the finish area, including a live DJ, commentary, and catering. This attracted numerous spectators and created a great atmosphere.

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“The European Cup Speed Final here in Saalbach Hinterglemm was really excellently organized. The slope presented itself in outstanding condition and allowed for fair, exciting races. For our team, it was also a very successful conclusion to an intense season — something we can definitely build on,” summarized Lukas Peherstorfer (Group Coach Speed Women) from the Austrian Ski Federation.

“We were lucky with the weather and everything ran smoothly. The feedback from the athletes and the spectators was excellent. Overall, it was a successful weekend for the Austrian speed team and for us as organizers,” said Birgit Maier from Ski Club Saalbach Hinterglemm. 

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