24.10.2016 - Athletes

Kranjec, the nice surprise

4th of the Opening Giant Slalom in Sölden, Zan Kranjec has realized two strong runs there and shown that he could be in the fight for the podium this season!

Zan, a 4th place to begin this new season is not so bad…
It's unbelievable! I knew that my ski was good. But it's the first race and your never really know your level. I was pretty nervous but I produced very good things in the 2nd run. I'm very happy, I couldn't wish a better season start.

Sölden is always a special race, how were the conditions today?
The snow was not icy as usual but more grippy. In the second run, there were some bumps so it was pretty hard. I didn’t have the feeling that I was so fast but I’m fighting from the start to the finish and I’m so happy of the result.

When you watch the podium, what’s your reaction?
The guys on the podium are just the big names of the World Cup tour (Pinturault, Hirscher, Neureuther) and I’m pretty close to them especially from Felix Neureuther – only 0.21 behind.I hope I could beat them this season, it’s really good to be in this front group.