On Saturday (
17.1.2009, start: 12:30) the downhill classic in Wengen stands on the programme. The “Lauberhorn”-race is the longest downhill-course in the Alpine Ski World Cup. Last year the American Bode Miller won in the time 2:30.40 minutes.
Four races are already finished this season in the downhill world cup. The present seasonal winners: Peter Fill (Lake Louise), Aksel Lund Svindal (Beaver Creek), Michael Walchhofer (Gröden) and Christian Innerhofer (Bormio). In the downhill discipline world cup Michael Walchhofer leads with 225 points. Second is Klaus Kröll with 215 points.
In the first training on Wednesday Didier Cuche was the fastest racer on the course. On places two till five followed Andrej Jerman (SLO), Didier Defago (SUI), Klaus Kröll (AUT) and Manuel Osborne-Paradis (CAN). In the second training (Thursday) Andrej Jerman was on first place. With it Jerman counts besides Michael Walchhofer, Bode Miller and Didier Cuche to the favourites.
Result Wengen 2008:
1. Bode Miller (USA) 2:30,40 minutes
2. Didier Cuche (SUI) 2:31,05
3. Manuel Osborne-Paradis (CAN) 2:31,73
4. Michael Walchhofer (AUT) 2:31,77
5. Andreas Buder (AUT) 2:32,16
Result 1st training (Wednesday)
1. Didier Cuche (SUI) 2:32,19 minutes
2. Andrej Jerman (SLO) + 0,22 seconds
3. Didier Defago (SUI) 0,23
4. Klaus Kröll (AUT) 0,72
5. Manuel Osborne-Paradis (CAN) 1,14
7. Michael Walchhofer (AUT) 1,45
8. Bode Miller (USA) 1,46
Result 2nd training (Thursday)
1. Andrej Jerman (SLO) 2:32,17
2. Peter Fill (ITA) 0,23
3. Erik Guay (CAN) 0,50
4. Daniel Albrecht (SUI) 0,64
5. Michael Walchhofer (AUT) 0,76
17. Bode Miller (USA) 1,95
Race calender: Alpine Ski World Cup 2008/09 - Men
What says the Bookies?
On a victory of Didier Cuche the best odd is on Mybet, odd 4,50.
On a victory of Bode Miller the best odd is on Interwetten, odd 5,00.
On a victory of Michael Walchhofer the best odd is on Interwetten, odd 6,50.
On a victory of Andrej Jerman the best odd is on Mybet, odd 26,00.
