This weekend marks the last event of the year for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup, with competitions scheduled between Bormio, Italy, and Semmering, Austria. While the men compete on the Stelvio course, the women's Giant Slalom takes center stage on the Panorama run at Semmering. Eyes are particularly on Italy's Federica Brignone, who aims to overcome her historical struggles at this venue, as she has yet to secure a podium finish here. Conversely, teammate Marta Bassino heads to Semmering with confidence, having achieved two third-place finishes during her last appearance two years ago.
The Giant Slalom race is set to start on Saturday, December 28, with the first run kicking off at 10:00 AM local time and the second at 1:00 PM. Bassino will compete with bib number 8, starting at approximately 10:12 AM, with intervals of 1:45 for the first 15 competitors. Meanwhile, Brignone is assigned bib number 6 and will follow shortly after. The competition will feature other strong contenders, including Switzerland's Lara Gut-Behrami and Sweden's Sara Hector, among others.
The races will be widely accessible to fans, broadcasting live on Rai Sport HD and Eurosport 1, with streaming options via services like Rai Play, Discovery+, Sky Go, NOW, and DAZN. Live textual updates will be provided through OA Sport.
This weekend is pivotal for the Italian alpine team, as both Brignone and Bassino strive to secure strong finishes. Dominik Paris will also be competing at Bormio, seeking redemption after a less-than-stellar start to the season on his home course where he previously triumphed six times. Another athlete worth mentioning is Mattia Casse, who, after winning the super-G event at Val Gardena, will aim for the podium at Bormio.
Here is the complete schedule for the women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering:
Saturday, December 28:
- 10:00 AM: First run of women's Giant Slalom, Semmering (Austria) – Live on Rai Sport HD and Eurosport 1
- 1:00 PM: Second run of women's Giant Slalom, Semmering (Austria) – Live on Rai Sport HD and Eurosport 1
This event, part of the 2024-2025 World Cup season, promises to be thrilling as athletes battle it out on the challenging slopes of Semmering. With Brignone striving to conquer her past challenges and Bassino aiming for another podium, the stakes are high, and fans are eager for what’s sure to be exciting races!
