Downhill slope has been describe as very though mostly because of the variations, words of US downhiller Steven Nyman (@BelieveinSteven):
Some compare the course to Bormio, some to Beaver Creek, surely is tough being like a very fast Super-G. Many athletes tried it in sections along the three training runs and are only putting the pieces together for the race.
Miller's form was a crescendo, though his Super-G's results gives the idea much better
Some compare the course to Bormio, some to Beaver Creek, surely is tough being like a very fast Super-G. Many athletes tried it in sections along the three training runs and are only putting the pieces together for the race.
Bode Miller was the most solid, but I wonder if going 90% (though not 100%) for three training runs couldn't have tired him. Big pressure from media and fans on him as well.
Also solid looked Austrian Matthias Mayer and Norway's flag bearer Aksel Svindal.
Outsiders names are Kueng (this season revelation), Italians Fill and Innerhofer and Frenchman Theaux. I'd call out of the battle for top positions Guay and Paris, both dealing with mid-season injuries and lacking of form.
From training results Carlo Janka looks like a possible dark horse.
Couldn't find any playable price son no bet, I'd only advice to oppose Guay and Paris.
I'll leave few graphs I made, I find it helpful to better understand one's shape through the season.
Place and final position in this season downhills
Miller's form was a crescendo, though his Super-G's results gives the idea much better
Svindal is just impressive
Guay DNFed in Wengen and missed Kitzbuehel
Fill's daughter was born few days before Kitz, he wasn't on with the head.
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