Why was the start of the men's giant slalom in Sölden moved?

The start was moved to the reserve start due to severe wind gusts on the Rettenbachferner.

Which area of the course was affected by the wind gusts?

The upper area of the course at the Rettenbachferner was particularly affected.

What does the postponement mean for the competition in Sölden?

The race will not start at the intended original start, but at the reserve start on the same course. The available facts do not provide further details on the rest of the race procedure.

Sölden: Men's giant slalom postponed due to wind

Sölden, October 25, 2026

The start of the men's giant slalom in Sölden was moved to the reserve start on Sunday morning due to severe wind gusts.

The start of the men's giant slalom had to be moved to the reserve start. The reason is severe wind gusts on the Rettenbachferner.

Why the start was moved

As a result, the race will not begin at the intended original start. Due to the strong gusts in the upper area of the course, the starting point was changed to hold the competition under safe conditions.

The affected course is located at the Rettenbachferner. The upper section in particular was affected by the wind gusts, which is why the organizers switched to the reserve start.

Marco Schwarz and KURIER accompanied the change on race day. The available information does not report on the outcome of the race.

Men's giant slalom in Sölden moved from original start due to wind gusts

Why the start was moved

Affected course and event program

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