Overview
- Alban Elezi Cannaferina finished third in the Schladming giant slalom for his first World Cup podium, strengthening his claim to France’s extra Olympic berth.
- France learned the night before the race that it had regained an additional Olympic quota, leaving one men’s alpine spot to award for Milan–Cortina.
- Alexis Pinturault placed 25th in the Schladming giant and said he “mal vécu” the quota turmoil after initially being left off the team.
- Thibaut Favrot crashed out in the first run of the giant and acknowledged his Olympic hopes may have slipped away.
- Victor Muffat-Jeandet finished 16th in Wednesday’s Schladming slalom, which reports suggest may not sway selectors, with the final choice due this evening.