Winter Olympics 2022 - ‘I don't believe the race is fair’ – GS set for conclusion after blizzard-hit first run

The first run of the men’s giant slalom persisted despite treacherous conditions at the Winter Olympics. Visibility was low, but with regulations stating that skiers must be able to see three gates ahead of them, the race went ahead as planned despite the freeski slopestyle qualifying being postponed.

Ad/> Race referee Markus Waldner and assistant Emmanuel Couder were in constant communication, but resisted some early complaints with Luca De Aliprandini and Mathieu Faivre among the skiers outlining that it was difficult to see — making gestures in the finish area referencing visibility. Beijing 2022'Everybody's making errors' — Heavy blizzard prompts visibility complaints in men’s giant slalom2 HOURS AGO “There is a slight air of caution isn’t there as he tries to feel his way through,” said Nick Fellows on Eurosport commentary, as Marco Schwarz went down on his run.

“I do not believe the race is now a fair field of play and hopefully Waldner and his team will start to communicate that through the various points on track. “This is getting closer to a cancellation and a reschedule.” With 89 skiers to get through, the race showed no sign of stopping after favourite Marco Odermatt set the time to beat going into the second run.

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