Today was the first day of the 2016 competition starting with the Giant Slalom. 181 competitors took to Les Deux Alps glacier on the first lifts and again we were blessed with clear blue skies and sunshine all day!
The race commenced at 10:30 am with the juniors starting numbered 1-70 and then the seniors followed 71-181. All competitors had two goes down the Giant Slalom and the second time was structured with the juniors starting 70-1 and then the seniors 181-71. The competition had some high scores early on with many of the seniors getting times under 40 seconds. The final results of today can all be found by clicking the links below.
Race day results
Also check out some great action shot taken today of the races below and watch our the race overview video on our Facebook page!
Tomorrow the competitors will take to the slopes to race in the Slalom event. After today’s great race I am sure the nerves will have settled a bit and excitement will be in the air. It is also looking like another clear and sunny day tomorrow with similar low temperatures like today which is a huge plus for all the competitors who raced today as they will be used to the conditions and can know best how to race in them to gain the best results.
Tonight the competitors will be taking part in the much anticipated quiz but it will be an early night for all again to make sure they are in the best condition for the second day or racing tomorrow.
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