Cochran-Siegle, Miller Post DNFs In Snowy 1st Run Of Giant Slalom
Feb 12, 2022, 9:41 PM
USA's Ryan Cochran-Siegle reacts after not finishing the first run of the men's giant slalom during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Yanqing National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing on February 13, 2022. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)
BEIJING (AP) — Marco Odermatt skied through poor visibility amid falling snow and took the lead after the first run of the men’s giant slalom at the Beijing Olympics.
The Swiss skier waved his hand in front of his face after finishing his run to indicate difficulty in seeing the course clearly.
It’s the first time snow has fallen during an Alpine skiing race at this year’s Olympics.
Stefan Brennsteiner of Austria was 0.04 seconds behind in second and world champion Mathieu Faivre of France was 0.08 behind in third.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle DNF in Run 1 of the Giant Slalom.
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) February 13, 2022
The second run is scheduled for later Sunday.
Local Olympians
Ryan Cochran-Siegle – Did Not Finish
Asa Miller – Did Not Finish
Ahhhh that was tough.
We are still proud of you Asa Miller! @pholympicteam #TeamPhilippines #Olympics pic.twitter.com/RbEPpwm3C0
— Kris Pangilinan (@KrisReports) February 13, 2022
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