Feb 8 • 09:47 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Aleksandra Król-Walas was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the giant slalom snowboard event

Polish snowboarder Aleksandra Król-Walas was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the giant slalom at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy after finishing fifth in the qualifications.

Polish snowboarder Aleksandra Król-Walas competed in the quarter-finals of the giant slalom snowboard event at the Winter Olympic Games held in Italy, where she performed commendably by finishing fifth in the qualifications. This achievement allowed her to advance to the top sixteen of the parallel slalom, where she faced tough competition. In the quarter-finals, she secured a time of 1.33.18, narrowly beating Canadian competitor Aurelie Moisan by 0.36 seconds.

In the same event, fellow Polish athlete Maria Bukowska-Chyc ranked 27th out of 32 participants with a time of 1.39.17, which led to her elimination as well. Additionally, Michał Nowaczyk and Oskar Kwiatkowski also participated, finishing 23rd and 28th, respectively, during the qualification rounds for the giant slalom. In a competitive atmosphere at the Livigno slope, Czech snowboarder Ester Ledecka took the lead with impressive results in both runs, posting a total time of 1.30.79 and outpacing her compatriot Zuzana Maderova and Japanese competitor Tsubaki Miki.

The outcome of this event highlights the rising competition in snowboarding at the Olympic level, particularly for Polish athletes, who are gaining experience and visibility on an international stage. With performances like Król-Walas's, the potential for future successes in international competitions is promising, suggesting that Polish snowboarding is on the rise, despite the challenges faced in this particular event.

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