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Cortina d'Ampezzo (AP) - The German ski team is looking forward to the parallel races at the World Championship in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Tuesday with excitement.
"That's a tough number, this selection," said the alpine boss of the German Ski Association (DSV), Wolfgang Maier, with a view to the qualification (9:00 am).
For the men there are 48 names on the start list, for the women even 52. But only the best 16 drivers are allowed to take part in the finals from 2 p.m. (ARD and Eurosport).
"We have never done it in this way before," said Maier of the competition, which is particularly popular with spectators and is celebrating its World Cup premiere in Italy.
"That's why I'm curious to see what will come of it."
It is important to “just step on the gas”, said Alexander Schmid, who after his third place in the parallel World Cup in Lech / Zürs in November is one of the broader favorites.
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In addition to Schmid, the DSV is also sending Linus Straßer, Stefan Luitz and Sebastian Holzmann to the start for the men.
For Luitz it is the comeback after a World Cup break of several weeks due to a thigh injury.
Lena Dürr, Andrea Filser and surprisingly 17-year-old Emma Aicher were nominated for the women.
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