“News If A Speed Race Actually Took Place”: Fan Fury Ensues As Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Disappoints Again

The 2023–2024 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup has marked its 58th edition beginning starting October 28th. The finest of Alpine skiing athletes have flown across the world to try to get their hands on the crystal globe; battling through 90 races. After completing one course of its schedule and having 2 others canceled out, the Men’s most anticipated event reached the United States for the 4th track but to no avail.

For the first running course of the season, the World Cup made its presence in Gurgl. Manuel Feller, the Slalom star, dominated the grounds to claim the first win of the event. However, for some time that seems to be the only win in the season and the organization’s recent update only confirms it.

Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24 faces yet another disappointment

From the 1st of December to the 3rd, Beaver Creek Resort stood prepared to host the 4th leg of the tour. Unfortunately, the weather did not seem to lend a hand. “Too much wind this morning in @bcworldcup. The Super G race had to be canceled. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers and the hardworking team,” the caption read. 

The Super-G race planned for Sunday was the final hope of the three-day event following 2 cancellations. According to reports, strong winds and heavy snowfall are said to have caused the men’s downhill. The consecutive cancellations brought out the unrest in the awaiting fans.

Fans express distress

The event at Beaver Creek Resort would be the fourth time the season has experienced a cancellation. Though women’s series continues, they were also faced with the wrath of the weather. The instance incurs damage not just to the enthusiasts but to the entire team. “Not easy for FIS, organization team, sponsors and also racers…” skier Adam Žampa commented in alignment. While another one of the dissapointed fans wrote, “Would be news if a speed race actually took place at this point…“

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Understanding of having no control over the climate, a user posted, “Mother nature strikes back.” As disappointment flooded in, some even suggested rescheduling. “Instead of cancel, delay a day or two,” a fan wrote while another commented “When & how are you ever going to be able to run all these races that are constantly being cancelled,“ in frustration. With numerous shows already cancelled fans only hope for new measures and better conditions.

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