Andorran Skiers Shine in FIS Slalom: Estruga 19th in Zams
Pirmin Estruga leads Andorra with 19th at FIS slalom in Austria; Xavier Cornella takes 12th in Japan Far East Cup.
Key Points
- Pirmin Estruga 19th in Zams FIS slalom (1:28.41, +4.95s to Raschner's 1:23.46).
- Max Black 42nd after run 1, DNF; Álvar Calvo failed to qualify.
- Xavier Cornella 12th in Sugadairakogen (+1.95s to Meissl's 1:46.37); Bartumeu Gabriel 21st (+6.64s).
- Team prepares for giant slalom training in Hakuba.
Pirmin Estruga delivered Andorra's strongest performance at the final FIS slalom in Zams, Austria, finishing 19th overall. The skier clocked a combined time of 1:28.41 across two runs, trailing winner Dominik Raschner of Austria by 4.95 seconds. Raschner took the victory with a total of 1:23.46.
The rest of the Andorran team faced tougher conditions. Max Black placed 42nd after the first run but failed to complete the second. Álvar Calvo did not advance past his opening descent.
Meanwhile, in Japan, Xavier Cornella and Bartumeu Gabriel competed in the second Far East Cup slalom at Sugadairakogen. Cornella secured a solid 12th position, finishing just 1.95 seconds behind Austrian winner Christoph Meissl, who posted 1:46.37. Gabriel ended 21st, 6.64 seconds off the pace.
The team now heads into giant slalom training ahead of the next competition block in Hakuba.
Original Sources
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