From Paris to Innerhofer, eight titles at stake today
Today, Italy is competing for medals in various winter sports events, with a focus on the men's super-G alpine skiing and women's biathlon.
Today, Italy has a packed schedule of winter sports events, showcasing its hopes for medals in several competitions. The men's super-G alpine skiing event is set to begin at 11:30 AM on the Stelvio slope, with four Italian competitors: Mattia Casse, Giovanni Franzoni, Christof Innerhofer, and Dominik Paris. Paris and Franzoni are highlighted as key contenders for what is expected to be one of the most sought-after gold medals of the day.
Following the super-G, the women's individual biathlon race over 15 km is scheduled for 2:15 PM. The Italian team includes promising athletes Hannah Auchentaller, Michela Carrara, Lisa Vittozzi, and Dorothea Wierer, with Wierer and Vittozzi seen as the main medal hopes. The outcome will heavily depend on their performance at the shooting range, making it a critical aspect of the competition.
Later in the day, the doubles luge events will take place on the "Eugenio Monti" track in Cortina. In the women's doubles event, competing pairs Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer will take the stage, while the men's doubles will feature Ivan Nagler with Fabian Malleier and Emanuel Rieder. These events are significant for Italy's medal aspirations as the nation seeks to perform well in these winter sports.