Double world champion Mario Matt (Austria) won the slalom World Cup Alpine skiing men in the Pirin Mountain.
Matt, who was the leader after the first round with 54.21 seconds., Failed to make a solid second with a time of downhill and 1:50,35 min register 13 and the victory of his
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31-year-old Austrian records first success for almost two years.
- Mario, this is a very precious moment for your career as an athlete. What was today's battle for you, which managed to get this victory in the slalom?
- Yes, this is a very special moment for me. To return to the first place is something great.
- Yes, this is a very special moment for me. To return to the first place is something great.
The experience was incredible, especially after the problems I had in the past two years where nothing worked properly. It really will remain a special day for me.
- What went through your head when a first result during the first round, which was not done for quite a long time. What do you consider right now?
- Cessna to say the only thing I thought was for my last three races, which gives the best time in the first round.
- Cessna to say the only thing I thought was for my last three races, which gives the best time in the first round.
However, I tried to focus on the second start, because my opponents were very strong and I knew that I will provide peace of mind and gave me victory.
- Why do you only the best were on the podium today?
- The track was perfect. The only problem was in the first round when the track for the first 20 riders were in shadow and not visible bumps very well. But in the second round everything was fine and get a pretty good race.ME HERO DYD