Overview
- The DSV confirmed four women and four men for Levi: Lena Dürr, Emma Aicher, Jessica Hilzinger and 18-year-old Romy Ertl, plus Linus Straßer, Sebastian Holzmann, Anton Tremmel and debutant Dominik Zerhoch.
- Romy Ertl, daughter of Martina Ertl, will make her World Cup debut in Saturday’s women’s slalom and described the start as the fulfilment of a childhood dream.
- Dominik Zerhoch, 24, is set for his first World Cup start in Sunday’s men’s slalom after being named to the team.
- Linus Straßer begins the season on new Head skis after switching from Rossignol and says he is still refining the setup, calling the move a calculated risk aimed at peak form later in the season.
- Sebastian Holzmann returns to World Cup racing after a cruciate ligament injury and says he is ready following strong training.