World Cup opening in Sölden THE OPENING ON THE RETTENBACH GLACIER FROM 25.-27.10.2019
When the Ski World Cup keeps Sölden in suspense, the entire sporting realm turns the spotlight on the hotspot of the Alps. A quivering ambience. Superbly exciting moments. Expect plenty of sporting spirit.
Every year at the end of October keen ski fans’ hearts will be bursting with anticipation. The biggest stars of the ski scene will stand at the start line on the Rettenbach glacier, high above Sölden – and for the first time in the new season will take themselves to their limits. ‘Ladies first’ is the order of the day at the ski opening in Sölden too.
The ladies start off with the first giant slalom in the Alpine Ski World Cup. On Sunday the men show their mettle – and get the keen spectators rejoicing. The attractive programme of supporting events as well as World Cup parties in Sölden have long enjoyed cult status.
The 2019 programme SKI FUN. EXCITEMENT. SPECTACULAR SHOW.
FRIDAY, 25.10.2019
1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. FIS FORUM ALPINUM, Freizeit Arena Sölden
From 5.00 p.m. KRONE World Cup Party, Postplatz in Sölden
7.00 p.m. Start numbers drawn for the ladies, Postplatz in Sölden
Afterwards: Award ceremony and prize giving for the men on the Rettenbach glacier
Followed by Ö3 party on the Rettenbach glacier and award for the fan clubs
The World Cup slope FOR SIMPLY THE BEST
Facts & Figures
The ingredients for the perfect adrenaline hit
Start altitude: 3040 m
Finish altitude: 2670 m
Altitude difference: 370 m
Lowest gradient: 15.5 %
Steepest route section: 65 %
Average gradient: 33.1 %
Gates: between 41 and 56 gates, depending on the course
Speed of the race skiers: about 65 – 80 km/hour
Required material: 5,000 m security fence; 4,000 m safety net; 11,500 m cable, 210 m airfence, 260m fence
Finish area and stadium directly at the Rettenbach glacier – 1500 seats, press centre with 100 work stations, 15 live broadcast cabins
From times past to today INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE WORLD CUP OPENING
About the Skiing World Cup in Sölden
History & Records
In 1993 the Alpine Ski World Cup made a guest appearance for the first time here in Sölden. Since the millennium the giant slalom for men and ladies at the end of October has marked the official start of the international World Cup winter. Two years later, in 2002, history was written – Slovenian Tina Maze, Norwegian Andrine Flemmen and Austrian Nicole Hosp emerged as World Cup Race victors, with the same times. The victory record is held by Tina Maze, Ted Ligety and Hermann Maier, all three-time gold winners on the Rettenbach Glacier. Ted Ligety won in 2012 with the biggest margin – a whole 2.75 seconds separated him and second-placed Marcel Hirscher.
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