How much is a 25th place worth in a slalom? In fact, not much. To be precise: six World Cup points. But this is only one side of the coin. Because for Alain Danioth, this placement means the world. “I almost cried with joy at the starting gate. Everything I’ve had to do in the past two years just crossed my mind,” she says.
710 days without a race behind Daniot. In mid-January 2020, she ruptured her cruciate ligament in the parallel race in Sestriere (Italy). She fought her way back with an iron will. But already in October, he again broke out in rehearsals, in the middle of their comeback stage. The right cruciate ligament is gone again. Many asked themselves: will the world champion turn off her skates?
This is Daniot’s fourth injury in five years. Daniot, the romantic skate otherwise equipped from Andermatt, is devastated. She turned her back on the Swiss winter and the Hawaiian sun. There Daniot attended an English school, made new friends and found courage. At one point it was clear to her: “I want to try again.”
And today? She is “very proud” of it, she explains with tears in her eyes at Linz. “Only those closest to me can imagine the difficult time I went through. It’s unbelievable that I’m here again and can keep up.” Indeed, her joy and vision can be felt and seen not only during the flight, but also after – Daniot shines through both ears.
Jisin takes off his thick sunglasses
This also applies to Michele Geisen, who is third behind winner Petra Flova (Wire) and Katharina Linsberger (Austria). She is the best Swiss woman ahead of Wendy Holder (5) and once again strong as Camille Rast (7). How did Jezine manage to absorb the frustration of the previous day, finishing 21st in the giant slalom? “Sometimes it’s like throwing dice. I don’t know what to expect at all. Today it worked again “,” she talks about the consequences of her illness from Pfeiffer glandular fever.
Everything is still up and down. “I went through a very dark valley. All the better it’s now working fine.” As Jessin speaks, her eyes shine. I rarely saw them at the start of the season because she often wore thick, reflective sunglasses – the bright light is worrisome to her.” My eyes are now much less sensitive. Worse, there are too many sounds, it’s a bit messy. But that too will get better at some point.”
Ski lovers watch out! Now take a quiz and write in skate racing
The 2021/2022 ski season really begins, and with it the newly launched “Blick Ski Trophy”: answer questions, write ski races and crown yourself a ski champion. Numerous prizes are waiting for you.
To participate in the “Blick Ski Trophy”, watch out for the cup icon on the mobile and desktop version or go directly to skitrophy.ws.blick.ch.
Have fun and good luck!
The 2021/2022 ski season really begins, and with it the newly launched “Blick Ski Trophy”: answer questions, write ski races and crown yourself a ski champion. Numerous prizes are waiting for you.
To participate in the “Blick Ski Trophy”, watch out for the cup icon on the mobile and desktop version or go directly to skitrophy.ws.blick.ch.
Have fun and good luck!
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