Alpine Skiing 14 February

Bakuriani 2025 EYOF: Alpine Skiing Girls’ Slalom Highlights

The Alpine Skiing girls’ slalom event at the Bakuriani 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival took place on 14 February 2025, showcasing a mix of talent and determination from young athletes across Europe.

The event kicked off with 71 competitors from 33 National Olympic Committees ready to tackle the challenging course, which had 58 gates in the first run and 59 in the second run. The course was expertly set by Johannes Conrad from Switzerland and Emilien Bontemps from France, ensuring a fair yet demanding race.

The standout athlete of the day was Ilona Charbotel from France, who secured the top spot with a combined time of 1:37.86, finishing first in both runs. Her impressive first run time of 48.07 seconds set the stage for her victory, followed closely by Italy’s Marta Giaretto, who finished in 1:39.85. Victoria Klotz, also from Italy, rounded out the podium in third place with a total time of 1:40.30.

The second run saw some competitors struggle, with a total of 10 athletes unable to finish, highlighting the course’s difficulty. Notable athletes who faced challenges included Lara Bianchi from Switzerland and Felin Borge-Andresen from Norway, both of whom were unable to complete their second run.

The event concluded with an air of sportsmanship and camaraderie, as young athletes cheered each other on, embodying the spirit of the EYOF. The Alpine Skiing girls’ slalom was just one of the many thrilling competitions taking place in Bakuriani, setting the tone for the rest of the festival.

As the athletes rest and regroup for the next events, the competition remains fierce, and fans are excited to see who will shine next in this prestigious youth festival.

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