Radamus Seventh on Gran Risa

Stifel U.S. Ski Team skier River Radamus delivered a standout performance Sunday on the legendary Gran Risa in Alta Badia, Italy, posting a strong seventh place in the men’s World Cup giant slalom.

Radamus skied with confidence and aggression throughout both runs. After an electrifying first run in second place, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team standout would need to keep a crisp pace on the technical and demanding course to keep his position. 

“That first run felt great, I was just focused on committing from top to bottom,” said Radamus. “I love this hill, it's one of the best on tour.” 

The second run proved difficult for the top field as the course deteriorated quicker than run one. The top skiers would need to commit extra hard and ski super clean to keep their first run position. Radamus did his best to stay on line but faltered in a few key areas, losing precious time. He would land seventh. His third top ten in a row. 

“I knew that you'd have to do something special to be able to stay up there with the top guys,” said Radamus. “I made too many mistakes in the second run, but I liked the effort and the attitude I had. I was racing to win. I wasn't racing to finish.”

It was also a promising start for teammate Bridger Gile who impressed on run one going from bib 46 to 13th. Unfortunately on run two he hit a bump and his ski pre-released. 

The winner of the race was Austrian Marco Schwarz, second place was Brasil’s Lucas Braathen and in third place Austrian Stefan Brennsteiner. 

Although Gile did not finish the second run, his performance showed promising speed and marked another step forward in his World Cup giant slalom progression.

The team will now have a couple weeks off before the next tech series in January. 

RESULTS
men's giant slalom