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The start list for the men's slalom in Levi
The slalom season gets underway for the men on the "Levi Black" as well. A total of eight ÖSV skiers will be in action. Here are the key start numbers:
The first men's slalom of the Alpine Ski World Cup season is on the schedule!
Just like the women on Saturday, the race takes place on the "Levi Black" in Finnish Lapland. The first run starts at 10:00, with the decisive second run following at 13:00 (available via LIVE ticker or on ORF1).
Favorite opens the race
The race will be opened by Clement Noel. The Frenchman has already stepped onto the podium in Levi three times and finished second in the slalom standings last season.
Next up are Timon Haugan (NOR) and Loic Meillard (SUI). Discipline standings winner Atle Lie McGrath has bib number four. Immediately after him, compatriot Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR) will take to the slope.
The top seven is completed by Paco Rassat (FRA) and Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (BRA).
Matt first Austrian out of the gate
Fans will have to wait a little while for the ÖSV skiers. Michael Matt is the first of them in action, starting with bib nine. Fabio Gstrein follows with start number 15.
Dominik Raschner leaves the start house in 22nd, before Joshua Sturm (27), Johannes Strolz (29), and Simon Rueland (31) chase the fastest time. Oscar Heine makes his World Cup debut with start number 63, just a few racers after Adrian Pertl (60).
