The poster has something to smile about, and for good reason! The last two World Cup slalom winners will be in Crans-Montana for the second edition of the men’s night race this Wednesday, January 15. Clément Noël and Daniel Yule responded positively to the organizers’ invitation, under the leadership of Marius Robyr.
Clément Noël, winner in Zagreb and current best slalomist in the world, will seek to defend his title in the spotlight of the Valais resort, candidate for the organization of the 2025 World Championships. Daniel Yule, in full swing after his success at Madonna di Campiglio for the second consecutive year, intends to intervene. But the two men will not be the only ones hoping to shine on the Haut-Plateau since 6 of the 10 best in the World Cup classification of the specialty will be present.
An imposing Scandinavian colony
How not to quote Ramon Zenhäusern, who has been walking on the water for a few months. The Haut-Valaisan, Olympic vice-champion, would also like to put his name on the prize list for the exhibition event. Scandinavia will also be particularly well represented with the Swedish André Myhrer, reigning Olympic champion, and Kristoffer Jakobsen and the Norwegians Sebastian Foss Solevaag, Leif Kristian Nestvold-Haugen, Jonathan Nordbotten, Timon Haugan and the prodigy Lucas Braathen (19).
Already present a year ago on the Valais snow, Dave Ryding will return to Crans-Montana, like the French Jean-Baptiste Grange, double world champion, and Julien Lizeroux.
On the Swiss side, Tanguy Nef intends to prove that he is now one of the best specialists in the world. The Genevan will be accompanied by Marc Rochat, Reto Schmidiger and Noël von Grünigen. The young Valaisans have not been forgotten since Lars Kuonen, Dyonis Kippel, Léo Monnier and Christophe Torrent will also have their chance.
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